JFK to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 6,310 km (3,921 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 8h 25m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to JFK).
How far is it from New York to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 6,310 km (3,921 mi, 3,407 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 JFK to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 8h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northeast of JFK.
How is the JFK to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written JFK-ZRH in IATA codes and KJFK-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| JFK | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | KJFK | LSZH |
| Country | United States | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 13 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #9 | #48 |
KJFK 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 1,404 ft (428 m) higher than JFK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying JFK to ZRH
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | 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 New York from Zurich?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 6,310 km (3,921 mi, 3,407 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from JFK to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between JFK and ZRH takes about 8h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from JFK?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northeast of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
Which airlines fly JFK to ZRH?
3 airlines appear on the JFK-ZRH route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, US Airways.
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