# Distance from Markham (YKZ) to Zurich (ZRH)

> 6,462 km · estimated flight time 9h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,462 km / 4,015 mi / 3,489 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 9h
- **Heading**: 53° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 302° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Canada) → Switzerland
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 03:53 in Markham, it's 09:53 in Zurich)
- **Elevation difference**: 766 ft (ZRH is higher than YKZ)

## Airports

### [Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ykz-markham-toronto-buttonville-municipal-airport/1ef266de-b0c8-6026-b7b5-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Markham, Canada
- ICAO: CYKZ
- Timezone: America/Toronto
- Coordinates: 43.860000, -79.370000
- Elevation: 650 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 03:53 in Markham, it's 09:53 in Zurich.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Toronto / Buttonville Municipal Airport (YKZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ykz-markham-toronto-buttonville-municipal-airport/1ef266de-b0c8-6026-b7b5-06bb2780ed98)
- [Zurich Airport (ZRH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/zrh-zurich-zurich-airport/1ef266df-57d8-6104-b551-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)