VIG
El Vigia
Venezuela
8,568 km
5,324 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,568 km
5,324 mi / 4,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Caracas
Heading
43°
northeast

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VIG ZRH
Airport Name Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code VIG ZRH
ICAO Code SVVG LSZH
City El Vigia Zurich
Country Venezuela Switzerland
Timezone America/Caracas Europe/Zurich
Elevation 250 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 8.620000, -71.670000 47.460000, 8.550000

El Vigia (VIG) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) in El Vigia, Venezuela to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,568 kilometers (5,324 miles / 4,627 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 Venezuela 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 07:30 in El Vigia, it's 12:30 in Zurich. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,166 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to El Vigia (VIG) follows a heading of 269° (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 Juan Pablo Perez Alfonso Airport (VIG) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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