Flight time from Seattle to Zurich
SEA → ZRH · Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Zürich Airport
The flight from Seattle (SEA) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 8h 51m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,244 miles (8,440 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
8h 51m
When will you arrive?
Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Seattle. You cross 9 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 Seattle to Zurich?
- About 8h 51m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,244 miles, or 8,440 km (4,557 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Seattle.
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