The flight distance from Canoas Airport (QNS) in Porto Alegre, Brazil to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 10,468 kilometers (6,504 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Brazil 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 12:20 in Porto Alegre, it's 16:20 in Zurich. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,390 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Canoas Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Porto Alegre (QNS) follows a heading of 229° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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