QCO
Colon
Cuba
8,132 km
5,053 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,132 km
5,053 mi / 4,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Havana
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

QCO ZRH
Airport Name Colon Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code QCO ZRH
ICAO Code MUCO LSZH
City Colon Zurich
Country Cuba Switzerland
Timezone America/Havana Europe/Zurich
Elevation 0 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 22.710000, -80.920000 47.460000, 8.550000

Colon (QCO) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colon Airport (QCO) in Colon, Cuba to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,132 kilometers (5,053 miles / 4,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Cuba 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 02:37 in Colon, it's 08:37 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 1,416 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Colon Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Colon (QCO) follows a heading of 285° (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 Colon Airport (QCO) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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