YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
7,561 km
4,698 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,561 km
4,698 mi / 4,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Dawson_Creek
Heading
34°
northeast

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YXJ ZRH
Airport Name Fort St John Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YXJ ZRH
ICAO Code CYXJ LSZH
City Fort Saint John Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Dawson_Creek Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,280 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 56.240000, -120.740000 47.460000, 8.550000

Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,561 kilometers (4,698 miles / 4,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 02:39 in Fort Saint John, it's 10:39 in Zurich. With a 8-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 Fort Saint John (YXJ) follows a heading of 332° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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