PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
8,996 km
5,590 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,996 km
5,590 mi / 4,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
43°
northeast

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PYA ZRH
Airport Name Velasquez Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code PYA ZRH
ICAO Code SKVL LSZH
City Velasquez Zurich
Country Colombia Switzerland
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Zurich
Elevation 566 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, -74.460000 47.460000, 8.550000

Velasquez (PYA) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,996 kilometers (5,590 miles / 4,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:29 in Velasquez, it's 18:29 in Zurich. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Velasquez (PYA) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Velasquez Airport (PYA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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