Flight time from Zurich to Philadelphia
ZRH → PHL · Zürich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Philadelphia (PHL) takes about 8h 0m 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
8h 45m
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
8h 0m
When will you arrive?
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
- About 8h 0m 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?
- Philadelphia is 6 hours behind Zurich.
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