Flight time from New York to Zurich
JFK → ZRH · John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zürich Airport
The flight from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 6h 41m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 3,921 miles (6,310 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
7h 12m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
6h 41m
When will you arrive?
Zurich is 6 hours ahead of New York. You cross 6 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from New York to Zurich?
- About 6h 41m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 3,921 miles, or 6,310 km (3,407 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Zurich is 6 hours ahead of New York.
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