Flight from Zurich to New York

From Zurich Airport (ZRH), Switzerland Europe  →  JFK (JFK), USA North America

How long is the flight from Zurich to New York?

A nonstop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (JFK) takes about 8 hours 16 minutes, covering a great-circle distance of 3,920 miles (6,309 km). Actual scheduled time varies by airline, routing, and wind — expect ±15 to 30 minutes from this estimate.

Time zones & jet lag

CO₂ footprint per passenger

Economy class, single passenger. Source: DEFRA 2024 averages.

This flight emits roughly 3.6× the CO₂ of an equivalent train trip and 0.9× a car driven alone over the same distance.

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