BGA
Bucaramanga
Colombia
8,803 km
5,470 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,803 km
5,470 mi / 4,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Bogota
Heading
43°
northeast

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BGA ZRH
Airport Name Palonegro Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BGA ZRH
ICAO Code SKBG LSZH
City Bucaramanga Zurich
Country Colombia Switzerland
Timezone America/Bogota Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,897 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 7.130000, -73.180000 47.460000, 8.550000

Bucaramanga (BGA) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Palonegro Airport (BGA) in Bucaramanga, Colombia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,803 kilometers (5,470 miles / 4,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Colombia with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:07 in Bucaramanga, it's 12:07 in Zurich. With a 6-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 2,481 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Palonegro Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Bucaramanga (BGA) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Palonegro Airport (BGA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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