YPW
Powell River
Canada
8,297 km
5,155 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,297 km
5,155 mi / 4,480 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Vancouver
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

YPW ZRH
Airport Name Powell River Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YPW ZRH
ICAO Code CYPW LSZH
City Powell River Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Vancouver Europe/Zurich
Elevation 425 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 49.830000, -124.500000 47.460000, 8.550000

Powell River (YPW) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Powell River Airport (YPW) in Powell River, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,297 kilometers (5,155 miles / 4,480 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 19:50 in Powell River, it's 04:50 in Zurich. With a 9-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 Powell River (YPW) follows a heading of 331° (north 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 Powell River Airport (YPW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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