YYQ
Churchill
Canada
6,273 km
3,898 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,273 km
3,898 mi / 3,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Winnipeg
Heading
52°
northeast

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YYQ ZRH
Airport Name Churchill Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YYQ ZRH
ICAO Code CYYQ LSZH
City Churchill Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Winnipeg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 94 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 58.740000, -94.060000 47.460000, 8.550000

Churchill (YYQ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Churchill Airport (YYQ) in Churchill, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,273 kilometers (3,898 miles / 3,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 00:43 in Churchill, it's 07:43 in Zurich. With a 7-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 1,322 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Churchill Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Churchill (YYQ) follows a heading of 323° (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 Churchill Airport (YYQ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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