# Distance from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Zurich (ZRH)

> 7,074 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,074 km / 4,395 mi / 3,820 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 35° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Canada) → Switzerland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 01:17 in Fort Simpson, it's 09:17 in Zurich)
- **Elevation difference**: 861 ft (ZRH is higher than YFS)

## Airports

### [Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfs-fort-simpson-fort-simpson-airport/1ef266de-afb8-68c0-9d62-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Fort Simpson, Canada
- ICAO: CYFS
- Timezone: America/Edmonton
- Coordinates: 61.760000, -121.240000
- Elevation: 555 ft

### [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zurich, Switzerland
- ICAO: LSZH
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Coordinates: 47.460000, 8.550000
- Elevation: 1,416 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 01:17 in Fort Simpson, it's 09:17 in Zurich.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Fort Simpson Airport (YFS)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/yfs-fort-simpson-fort-simpson-airport/1ef266de-afb8-68c0-9d62-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)
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