BOS to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 6,011 km (3,735 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to BOS).
How far is it from Boston to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 6,011 km (3,735 mi, 3,245 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BOS to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northeast of BOS.
How is the BOS to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written BOS-ZRH in IATA codes and KBOS-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Boston Logan International Airport is BOS (KBOS), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| BOS | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Boston Logan International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | KBOS | LSZH |
| Country | United States | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 20 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #61 | #48 |
KBOS starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,397 ft (426 m) higher than BOS, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BOS to ZRH
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: UA.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Boston from Zurich?
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 6,011 km (3,735 mi, 3,245 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BOS to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between BOS and ZRH takes about 8h. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from BOS?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northeast of Boston Logan International Airport (BOS).
Which airlines fly BOS to ZRH?
1 airline appear on the BOS-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines.
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