FRA to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 286 km (177 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 50m, heading south. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to FRA).
How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 286 km (177 mi, 154 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 FRA to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly south of FRA.
How is the FRA to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written FRA-ZRH in IATA codes and EDDF-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| FRA | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDF | LSZH |
| Country | Germany | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #6 | #48 |
EDDF starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,053 ft (321 m) higher than FRA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FRA to ZRH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: ET.
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 Frankfurt am Main from Zurich?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 286 km (177 mi, 154 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FRA to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between FRA and ZRH takes about 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from FRA?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly south of Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA).
Which airlines fly FRA to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the FRA-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Lufthansa, Swiss International Air Lines.
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