The flight distance from Copan Ruinas Airport (RUY) in Ruinas de Copan, Honduras to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,361 kilometers (5,817 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Honduras 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 15:46 in Ruinas de Copan, it's 22:46 in Zurich. With a 7-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 Ruinas de Copan (RUY) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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