YXY
Whitehorse
Canada
7,550 km
4,691 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,550 km
4,691 mi / 4,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Whitehorse
Heading
26°
north northeast

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YXY ZRH
Airport Name Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YXY ZRH
ICAO Code CYXY LSZH
City Whitehorse Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Whitehorse Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,317 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 60.710000, -135.070000 47.460000, 8.550000

Whitehorse (YXY) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) in Whitehorse, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,550 kilometers (4,691 miles / 4,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 11:30 in Whitehorse, it's 19:30 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 Whitehorse (YXY) follows a heading of 342° (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 Whitehorse / Erik Nielsen International Airport (YXY) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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