Zurich to Calgary (ZRH–YYC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WK14
WK Edelweiss
359
2:25 PM
CEST
3:43 PM
MDT
9h 18m
54%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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WK15
WK Edelweiss
359
6:20 PM
MDT
11:18 AM+1
CEST
8h 58m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DUB Dublin 11h 25m AIB6EI → WS Dublin (DUB) to Calgary flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 11h 55m AZDEET → 4YDELH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Calgary flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 59m AFG3KQ → WS Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Calgary flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 6EACAI → AFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Calgary flights
MUC Munich 12h 10m AIAZLH → 4YOSSN Munich (MUC) to Calgary flights
YVR Vancouver 12h 22m LXWK → ACAFAI Vancouver (YVR) to Calgary flights
LHR London 12h 36m ACB6BA → A3ACAI London (LHR) to Calgary flights
BCN Barcelona 12h 55m ACIBLA → WS Barcelona (BCN) to Calgary flights
EDI Edinburgh 13h 15m LXU2WK → WS Edinburgh (EDI) to Calgary flights
YUL Montréal 13h 19m LX → ACAFAM Montréal (YUL) to Calgary flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zurich to Calgary
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,824 mi 9h 18m nonstop -8h behind

ZRH–YYC is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Edelweiss leads the route. The flight covers 4,824 miles in approximately 9h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore ZRH Routes YYC Routes ZRH Live Flights YYC Live Flights YYC Delays
All flights from Calgary (YYC) Calgary to Zurich flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZRH–YYC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WK Edelweiss 3 359 9h18 – – –
Aircraft on this route
359 Airbus A350-900 – WK
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WK (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZRH to YYC direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to YYC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
30
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
DUB ~11h 25m FRA ~11h 55m CDG ~11h 59m AMS ~12h 0m MUC ~12h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,366
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ZRH → YYC
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
Return
YYC → ZRH
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYC delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-8h
Calgary is 8 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · YYC: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 10:00 AM in Calgary.
Distance & Flight Time
4,824 mi / 7,762 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 18m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Swiss passport holders do not need a visa to enter Canada for stays up to 6 months. An Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required before flying to Canada. Apply online at the official Government of Canada site for CAD 7. Processing takes minutes in most cases and the eTA is valid for 5 years or until the passport expires. The eTA is only needed for air travel. Land or sea crossings from the US do not require one.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

ZRH–YYC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Calgary route.
Route details
Distance4,824 mi / 7,762 km
Flight time9h 18m
Time difference-8 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: YYC
Full nameCalgary International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYC / CYYC
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation3,557 ft / 1,084 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to YYC flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Calgary International Airport take about 9h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 4,824 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZRH to YYC: Edelweiss.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle.
Calgary is 8 hours behind Zurich.
Yes, return flights from YYC to ZRH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to YYC

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) are connected by nonstop service from Edelweiss. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZRH to YYC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to YYC is about 9 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,824 miles (7,762 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, Frankfurt Main and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.