Flight time from Zurich to San Diego
ZRH → SAN · Zürich Airport to San Diego International Airport
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to San Diego (SAN) takes about 11h 45m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,956 miles (9,585 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
11h 45m
When will you arrive?
San Diego 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 San Diego?
- About 11h 45m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,956 miles, or 9,585 km (5,176 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Diego is 9 hours behind Zurich.
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