Flight time from Philadelphia to Zurich
PHL → ZRH · Philadelphia International Airport to Zürich Airport
The flight from Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 6h 50m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 4,014 miles (6,460 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
7h 22m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
6h 50m
When will you arrive?
Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia to Zurich?
- About 6h 50m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 4,014 miles, or 6,460 km (3,488 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
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