YYF
Penticton
Canada
8,143 km
5,060 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,143 km
5,060 mi / 4,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Vancouver
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

YYF ZRH
Airport Name Penticton Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YYF ZRH
ICAO Code CYYF LSZH
City Penticton Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Vancouver Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,129 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 49.460000, -119.600000 47.460000, 8.550000

Penticton (YYF) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Penticton Airport (YYF) in Penticton, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,143 kilometers (5,060 miles / 4,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 06:53 in Penticton, it's 15:53 in Zurich. With a 9-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 Penticton (YYF) follows a heading of 328° (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 Penticton Airport (YYF) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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