TLU
Tolu
Colombia
8,791 km
5,462 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,791 km
5,462 mi / 4,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
43°
northeast

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TLU ZRH
Airport Name Tolu Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code TLU ZRH
ICAO Code SKTL LSZH
City Tolu Zurich
Country Colombia Switzerland
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Zurich
Elevation 16 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 9.510000, -75.590000 47.460000, 8.550000

Tolu (TLU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,791 kilometers (5,462 miles / 4,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Colombia 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 10:32 in Tolu, it's 16:32 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 1,400 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Tolu Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Tolu (TLU) follows a heading of 272° (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 Tolu Airport (TLU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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