Flight time from Zurich to Detroit
ZRH → DTW · Zürich Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Detroit (DTW) takes about 8h 27m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 4,244 miles (6,829 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
9h 15m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
8h 27m
When will you arrive?
Detroit is 6 hours behind Zurich. You cross 6 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier 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 Zurich to Detroit?
- About 8h 27m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 4,244 miles, or 6,829 km (3,688 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Detroit is 6 hours behind Zurich.
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