PEM
Puerto Maldonado
Peru
10,143 km
6,302 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
10,143 km
6,302 mi / 5,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Lima
Heading
41°
northeast

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PEM ZRH
Airport Name Padre Aldamiz International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code PEM ZRH
ICAO Code SPTU LSZH
City Puerto Maldonado Zurich
Country Peru Switzerland
Timezone America/Lima Europe/Zurich
Elevation 659 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates -12.610000, -69.230000 47.460000, 8.550000

Puerto Maldonado (PEM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) in Puerto Maldonado, Peru to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 10,143 kilometers (6,302 miles / 5,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Peru 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 21:53 in Puerto Maldonado, it's 03:53 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) follows a heading of 253° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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