The flight distance from Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,223 kilometers (5,731 miles / 4,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Panama with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:17 in Río Hato, it's 00:17 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,311 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Río Hato (RIH) follows a heading of 275° (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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.