The flight distance from El Carano Airport (UIB) in Quibdo, Colombia to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,180 kilometers (5,704 miles / 4,957 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 Colombia 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 16:23 in Quibdo, it's 22:23 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 1,212 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than El Carano Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Quibdo (UIB) follows a heading of 270° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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