YZU
Whitecourt
Canada
7,567 km
4,702 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,567 km
4,702 mi / 4,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Edmonton
Heading
37°
northeast

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YZU ZRH
Airport Name Whitecourt Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YZU ZRH
ICAO Code CYZU LSZH
City Whitecourt Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Edmonton Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,567 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 54.140000, -115.790000 47.460000, 8.550000

Whitecourt (YZU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,567 kilometers (4,702 miles / 4,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 12:09 in Whitecourt, it's 20:09 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,151 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Whitecourt Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Whitecourt (YZU) follows a heading of 329° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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