YWB
Kangiqsujuaq
Canada
5,056 km
3,142 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,056 km
3,142 mi / 2,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Toronto
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

YWB ZRH
Airport Name Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YWB ZRH
ICAO Code CYKG LSZH
City Kangiqsujuaq Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Toronto Europe/Zurich
Elevation 501 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 61.590000, -71.930000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) in Kangiqsujuaq, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,056 kilometers (3,142 miles / 2,730 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 12:33 in Kangiqsujuaq, it's 18:33 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kangiqsujuaq (YWB) 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 Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (YWB) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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