YHM
Hamilton
Canada
6,545 km
4,067 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,545 km
4,067 mi / 3,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Toronto
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

YHM ZRH
Airport Name Hamilton Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YHM ZRH
ICAO Code CYHM LSZH
City Hamilton Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Toronto Europe/Zurich
Elevation 780 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 43.170000, -79.940000 47.460000, 8.550000

Hamilton (YHM) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamilton Airport (YHM) in Hamilton, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,545 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Canada 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 23:33 in Hamilton, it's 05:33 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 Hamilton (YHM) follows a heading of 302° (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 Hamilton Airport (YHM) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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