TGU
Tegucigalpa
Honduras
9,286 km
5,770 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,286 km
5,770 mi / 5,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Tegucigalpa
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

TGU ZRH
Airport Name Toncontin International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code TGU ZRH
ICAO Code MHTG LSZH
City Tegucigalpa Zurich
Country Honduras Switzerland
Timezone America/Tegucigalpa Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,294 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 14.060000, -87.220000 47.460000, 8.550000

Tegucigalpa (TGU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Toncontin International Airport (TGU) in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,286 kilometers (5,770 miles / 5,014 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 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 12:30 in Tegucigalpa, it's 19:30 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,878 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Toncontin International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Tegucigalpa (TGU) follows a heading of 284° (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 Toncontin International Airport (TGU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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