Flight time from Zurich to San Francisco
ZRH → SFO · Zürich Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from Zurich (ZRH) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 30m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 5,826 miles (9,376 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
11h 30m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco 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 Francisco?
- About 11h 30m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 5,826 miles, or 9,376 km (5,063 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 9 hours behind Zurich.
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