ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
8,136 km
5,056 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,136 km
5,056 mi / 4,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Vancouver
Heading
34°
northeast

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ZGF ZRH
Airport Name Grand Forks Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ZGF ZRH
ICAO Code CZGF LSZH
City Grand Forks Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Vancouver Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,720 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 49.020000, -118.430000 47.460000, 8.550000

Grand Forks (ZGF) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,136 kilometers (5,056 miles / 4,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying 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 18:53 in Grand Forks, it's 03:53 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 Grand Forks (ZGF) follows a heading of 327° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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