Zurich to Cartagena (ZRH–CTG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5,412 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights Verified 2d ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: Elitavia Malta Limited.
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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 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 28h 20m ACEAULX TS Toronto (YYZ) to Cartagena flights
YUL Montréal 28h 57m LX TS Montréal (YUL) to Cartagena flights
MIA Miami 29h 46m LX AA Miami (MIA) to Cartagena flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 29h 55m LHLXWK AV San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Cartagena flights
JFK New York 30h 27m DLLX B6 New York (JFK) to Cartagena flights
ATL Atlanta 33h 59m DL DLVS Atlanta (ATL) to Cartagena flights
MXP Ferno (VA) ~13h 15m AZETLX Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Cartagena flights
MAD Madrid ~13h 55m EYIBJL PU Madrid (MAD) to Cartagena flights
BOG Bogota ~14h 8m ACARAV Bogota (BOG) to Cartagena flights
BOS Boston ~14h 36m LX Boston (BOS) to Cartagena flights
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Zurich to Cartagena
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,412 mi 9h 46m nonstop -7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between ZRH and CTG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to CTG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
291
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.

Other ways to reach Cartagena from Zurich

Nearby airports with service to Rafael Nuñez International Airport.
Metric ZRH→CTG MXP→CTG
Distance from ZRH 127 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights
Flight time 9h 46m 10h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of ZRH with service to Rafael Nuñez International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Cartagena is 7 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · CTG: -05

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 11:00 AM in Cartagena.
Distance & Flight Time
5,412 mi / 8,709 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 46m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Proof of onward travel out of Colombia may be checked at immigration or by airlines before boarding. The 90-day stay can be extended once at a local Migracion Colombia office.

Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

ZRH–CTG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Cartagena route.
Route details
Distance5,412 mi / 8,709 km
Flight time9h 46m
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: CTG
IATA / ICAOCTG / SKCG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr7.2M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to CTG flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport take about 9h 46m gate to gate. The route covers 5,412 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Miami.
Cartagena is 7 hours behind Zurich.
Yes, return flights from CTG to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MXP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to CTG

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ZRH to CTG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to CTG is about 9 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,412 miles (8,709 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau and Miami. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ferno (VA) (MXP).