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Flight Distance from New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
JFKKJFK
New York, United States
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Great Circle Path
6,310 km3,921 miles • 3,407 NM
Destination Airport
LSZHZRH
Zurich, Switzerland
Zürich Airport
Direct Distance
6,310 km
3,921 Statute Miles
3,407 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 55m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
568 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
53° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 55m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 22m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
12h 38m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇨🇭 Switzerland
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- City / Country: New York, United States
- ICAO Code: KJFK
- Coordinates: 40.6394°, -73.7793°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 13 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Zürich Airport (ZRH)
- City / Country: Zurich, Switzerland
- ICAO Code: LSZH
- Coordinates: 47.4581°, 8.5481°
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Elevation: 1417 ft
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