YAI
Chillan
Chile
12,287 km
7,635 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
12,287 km
7,635 mi / 6,635 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Santiago
Heading
45°
northeast

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YAI ZRH
Airport Name Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YAI ZRH
ICAO Code SCCH LSZH
City Chillan Zurich
Country Chile Switzerland
Timezone America/Santiago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 495 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -36.580000, -72.030000 47.460000, 8.550000

Chillan (YAI) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) in Chillan, Chile to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 12,287 kilometers (7,635 miles / 6,635 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Chile 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 17:53 in Chillan, it's 21:53 in Zurich. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Chillan (YAI) follows a heading of 238° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gral. Bernardo O´Higgins Airport (YAI) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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