Distance From Guapiles Airport to Zürich Airport, GPL - ZRH Distance

The distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 5808 miles or 9347 kilometers or 5044 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 Pococi ( Costa Rica ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pococi and Zurich takes around 13 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guapiles Airport, Pococi, Costa Rica to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 13 hours 21 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 • GPL - ZRH

Kilometers		9347 km
Statute Miles		5808 miles
Nautical Miles		5044 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 21 minutes

Guapiles Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - GPL to ZRH Flight Path

Location of Guapiles Airport & Zürich Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Pococi to Zurich nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Pococi, Costa Rica and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GPL - ZRH

Time difference between Pococi (Costa Rica) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 8 Hours.
Zurich time is 8 Hours ahead of Pococi.

Location	Local Time
Pococi (Costa Rica)	2026-07-27, 11:57:52 CST
Zurich (Switzerland)	2026-07-27, 19:57:52 CEST

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

Guapiles Airport (GPL / MRGP) Pococi, Costa Rica

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland