JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
3,990 km
2,479 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
3,990 km
2,479 mi / 2,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Nuuk
Heading
96°
east

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JAV ZRH
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code JAV ZRH
ICAO Code BGJN LSZH
City Ilulissat Zurich
Country Greenland Switzerland
Timezone America/Nuuk Europe/Zurich
Elevation 95 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 47.460000, 8.550000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 3,990 kilometers (2,479 miles / 2,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Greenland 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 05:33 in Ilulissat, it's 08:33 in Zurich. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,321 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Ilulissat Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Ilulissat (JAV) 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 Ilulissat Airport (JAV) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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