YGT
Igloolik
Canada
5,174 km
3,215 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,174 km
3,215 mi / 2,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Toronto
Heading
69°
east northeast

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YGT ZRH
Airport Name Igloolik Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YGT ZRH
ICAO Code CYGT LSZH
City Igloolik Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Toronto Europe/Zurich
Elevation 174 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 69.360000, -81.820000 47.460000, 8.550000

Igloolik (YGT) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Igloolik Airport (YGT) in Igloolik, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,174 kilometers (3,215 miles / 2,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Canada 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 16:56 in Igloolik, it's 22:56 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 1,242 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Igloolik Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Igloolik (YGT) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Igloolik Airport (YGT) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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