SBJ
Sao Mateus
Brazil
8,797 km
5,466 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,797 km
5,466 mi / 4,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SBJ ZRH
Airport Name Sao Mateus Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SBJ ZRH
ICAO Code SNMX LSZH
City Sao Mateus Zurich
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 98 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -18.720000, -39.830000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sao Mateus (SBJ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) in Sao Mateus, Brazil to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,797 kilometers (5,466 miles / 4,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 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 11:03 in Sao Mateus, it's 15:03 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 1,318 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sao Mateus Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sao Mateus (SBJ) follows a heading of 226° (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 Sao Mateus Airport (SBJ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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