PCO
La Ribera
Mexico
9,989 km
6,207 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
9,989 km
6,207 mi / 5,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Mazatlan
Heading
37°
northeast

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PCO ZRH
Airport Name Punta Colorada Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code PCO ZRH
ICAO Code MMPL LSZH
City La Ribera Zurich
Country Mexico Switzerland
Timezone America/Mazatlan Europe/Zurich
Elevation 55 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 23.580000, -109.540000 47.460000, 8.550000

La Ribera (PCO) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) in La Ribera, Mexico to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,989 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Mexico 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 02:12 in La Ribera, it's 10:12 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 1,361 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Punta Colorada Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to La Ribera (PCO) follows a heading of 306° (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 Punta Colorada Airport (PCO) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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