Flight time from Zurich to Los Angeles
ZRH → LAX · Zürich Airport to Los Angeles International Airport
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 11h 41m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,925 miles (9,535 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
11h 41m
When will you arrive?
Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Zurich. You cross 9 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 Los Angeles?
- About 11h 41m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,925 miles, or 9,535 km (5,148 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- Los Angeles is 9 hours behind Zurich.
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