Vancouver (YVR) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,162
miles
8,308
kilometers
4,486
nautical miles

🕐 10h 20m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (32°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,162 8,259
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,162 8,259
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,162 7,743
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,162 7,743
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,162 10,324
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,162 7,743
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This international flight from Canada to Switzerland requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The YVR to ZRH route connects Vancouver, Canada with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 5,162 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Canada to Switzerland. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 32° from Vancouver. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About YVR

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) serves Vancouver, Canada.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Vancouver International Airport to Zürich Airport is 5,162 miles (8,308 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from YVR to ZRH typically take around 10h 20m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,162 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.