Flight time from Zurich to New York
ZRH → JFK · Zürich Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (JFK) takes about 7h 49m 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
8h 34m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
7h 49m
When will you arrive?
New York 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 New York?
- About 7h 49m 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?
- New York is 6 hours behind Zurich.
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