Medellín to Zurich (MDE–ZRH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,624 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
MIA Miami 13h 1m AAAVAZ LX Miami (MIA) to Zurich flights
MAD Madrid 13h 5m AVEYUX EYIBJL Madrid (MAD) to Zurich flights
EWR Newark 15h 13m UA LXOSUA Newark (EWR) to Zurich flights
PUJ Punta Cana 16h 50m AVJAP5 LXWK Punta Cana (PUJ) to Zurich flights
CUN Cancún 20h 35m AVVB LHLXWK Cancún (CUN) to Zurich flights
JFK New York 24h 10m AV DLLX New York (JFK) to Zurich flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 31h 46m AVP5 LHLXWK San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Zurich flights
LAX Los Angeles 40h 35m M7 LX Los Angeles (LAX) to Zurich flights
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Medellín to Zurich
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
5,624 mi 10h 10m nonstop +7h ahead

MDE–ZRH has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to ZRH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
563
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+7h
Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Medellín.
MDE: -05 · ZRH: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Zurich.
Distance & Flight Time
5,624 mi / 9,050 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 10m gate to gate.
Getting from ZRH

SBB trains from the airport station (below Check-in 2) to Zurich HB take 10 minutes and run every 10–15 minutes. Long-distance intercity trains to Geneva, Basel, Bern, and Lucerne depart directly from the airport station; Zurich Airport is one of the best-connected airports in Europe for onward rail travel. Taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to the city centre are CHF 55–75.Rental car desks are located in the arrivals area. Swiss customs exit is prompt for EU/Schengen arrivals. The Meet & Greet area is directly adjacent to baggage reclaim.

Zurich Climate

Temperate continental climate. Winters (November–February) are cold and frequently foggy on the Swiss Plateau; fog (Hochnebel) can persist for days and is the most common cause of delays, with the airport above the fog layer on clearer days but below it on others. Snow does occur but is well managed. Temperatures range from −2 to 5°C.

Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms that can be intense but brief. Spring and autumn are mild and variable. Hochnebel fog season (October–January) is the primary operational risk to plan around.

MDE–ZRH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Zurich route.
Route details
Distance5,624 mi / 9,050 km
Flight time10h 10m
Time difference+7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to ZRH flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Zürich Airport take about 10h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 5,624 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Newark Liberty.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ZRH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Zurich is 7 hours ahead of Medellín.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDE to ZRH

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDE to ZRH Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to ZRH is about 10 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,624 miles (9,050 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas and Newark Liberty. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.