YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
5,674 km
3,525 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,674 km
3,525 mi / 3,063 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Iqaluit
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

YSK ZRH
Airport Name Sanikiluaq Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YSK ZRH
ICAO Code CYSK LSZH
City Sanikiluaq Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Iqaluit Europe/Zurich
Elevation 104 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 56.540000, -79.250000 47.460000, 8.550000

Sanikiluaq (YSK) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,674 kilometers (3,525 miles / 3,063 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 23:15 in Sanikiluaq, it's 05:15 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 1,312 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Sanikiluaq Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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