WJF
Lancaster
United States
9,451 km
5,872 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,451 km
5,872 mi / 5,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

WJF ZRH
Airport Name General Wm J Fox Airfield Zurich Airport
IATA Code WJF ZRH
ICAO Code KWJF LSZH
City Lancaster Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,351 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 34.740000, -118.220000 47.460000, 8.550000

Lancaster (WJF) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) in Lancaster, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,451 kilometers (5,872 miles / 5,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 11:11 in Lancaster, it's 20:11 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Lancaster (WJF) follows a heading of 319° (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 General Wm J Fox Airfield (WJF) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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