YJN
Saint Jean
Canada
5,977 km
3,714 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,977 km
3,714 mi / 3,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Toronto
Heading
56°
northeast

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YJN ZRH
Airport Name St Jean Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YJN ZRH
ICAO Code CYJN LSZH
City Saint Jean Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Toronto Europe/Zurich
Elevation 136 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 45.290000, -73.280000 47.460000, 8.550000

Saint Jean (YJN) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from St Jean Airport (YJN) in Saint Jean, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,977 kilometers (3,714 miles / 3,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 16:41 in Saint Jean, it's 22:41 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 1,280 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than St Jean Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Saint Jean (YJN) follows a heading of 300° (west 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 St Jean Airport (YJN) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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