YWG
Winnipeg
Canada
7,068 km
4,392 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,068 km
4,392 mi / 3,816 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Winnipeg
Heading
47°
northeast

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YWG ZRH
Airport Name Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YWG ZRH
ICAO Code CYWG LSZH
City Winnipeg Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Winnipeg Europe/Zurich
Elevation 783 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 49.910000, -97.240000 47.460000, 8.550000

Winnipeg (YWG) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) in Winnipeg, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,068 kilometers (4,392 miles / 3,816 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 00:44 in Winnipeg, it's 07:44 in Zurich. With a 7-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 Winnipeg (YWG) follows a heading of 316° (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 Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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