The flight distance from Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,545 kilometers (5,931 miles / 5,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 United States 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 09:36 in Santa Maria, it's 18:36 in Zurich. With a 9-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 1,155 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Santa Maria (SMX) follows a heading of 320° (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 Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.