BGK
Big Creek
Belize
9,171 km
5,698 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,171 km
5,698 mi / 4,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Belize
Heading
43°
northeast

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BGK ZRH
Airport Name Big Creek Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BGK ZRH
ICAO Code MZBG LSZH
City Big Creek Zurich
Country Belize Switzerland
Timezone America/Belize Europe/Zurich
Elevation 22 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 16.520000, -88.410000 47.460000, 8.550000

Big Creek (BGK) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Creek Airport (BGK) in Big Creek, Belize to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,171 kilometers (5,698 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Belize 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 01:48 in Big Creek, it's 08:48 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 1,394 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Big Creek Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Big Creek (BGK) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Big Creek Airport (BGK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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