YYR
Goose Bay
Canada
4,740 km
2,945 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
4,740 km
2,945 mi / 2,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Goose_Bay
Heading
69°
east northeast

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YYR ZRH
Airport Name Goose Bay Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code YYR ZRH
ICAO Code CYYR LSZH
City Goose Bay Zurich
Country Canada Switzerland
Timezone America/Goose_Bay Europe/Zurich
Elevation 160 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 53.320000, -60.430000 47.460000, 8.550000

Goose Bay (YYR) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Goose Bay Airport (YYR) in Goose Bay, Canada to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 4,740 kilometers (2,945 miles / 2,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 02:44 in Goose Bay, it's 07:44 in Zurich. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,256 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Goose Bay Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Goose Bay (YYR) follows a heading of 305° (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 Goose Bay Airport (YYR) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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