YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
6,914 km
4,296 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,914 km
4,296 mi / 3,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Edmonton
Heading
41°
northeast

Airport Comparison

YSM ZRH
Airport Name Fort Smith Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YSM ZRH
ICAO Code CYSM LSZH
City Fort Smith Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Edmonton Europe/Zurich
Elevation 671 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 60.020000, -111.960000 47.460000, 8.550000

Fort Smith (YSM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,914 kilometers (4,296 miles / 3,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 08:50 in Fort Smith, it's 16:50 in Zurich. With a 8-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 Fort Smith (YSM) 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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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