YKQ
Waskaganish
Canada
5,938 km
3,690 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,938 km
3,690 mi / 3,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Toronto
Heading
57°
east northeast

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YKQ ZRH
Airport Name Waskaganish Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YKQ ZRH
ICAO Code CYKQ LSZH
City Waskaganish Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Toronto Europe/Zurich
Elevation 80 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 51.470000, -78.760000 47.460000, 8.550000

Waskaganish (YKQ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) in Waskaganish, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,938 kilometers (3,690 miles / 3,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 04:50 in Waskaganish, it's 10:50 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 1,336 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Waskaganish Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Waskaganish (YKQ) follows a heading of 309° (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 Waskaganish Airport (YKQ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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