Distance From San José Airport to Zürich Airport

The distance from San José Airport () to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 6945 miles or 11177 kilometers or 6031 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from San José ( Uruguay ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Zurich takes around 15 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San José Airport, San José, Uruguay to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 15 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - ZRH

Kilometers		11177 km
Statute Miles		6945 miles
Nautical Miles		6031 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 58 minutes

San José Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - to ZRH Flight Path

Location of San José Airport & Zürich Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between San José, Uruguay and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - ZRH

Time difference between San José (Uruguay) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 4 Hours.
Zurich time is 4 Hours ahead of San José.

Location	Local Time
San José (Uruguay)	2025-01-09, 12:40:30 -03
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-01-09, 16:40:30 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

San José Airport ( / SUSJ) San José, Uruguay

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland