DET
Detroit
United States
6,794 km
4,221 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,794 km
4,221 mi / 3,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Detroit
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DET ZRH
Airport Name Coleman A Young Municipal Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code DET ZRH
ICAO Code KDET LSZH
City Detroit Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Detroit Europe/Zurich
Elevation 626 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 42.410000, -83.010000 47.460000, 8.550000

Detroit (DET) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) in Detroit, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,794 kilometers (4,221 miles / 3,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:36 in Detroit, it's 04:36 in Zurich. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Detroit (DET) follows a heading of 303° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Coleman A Young Municipal Airport (DET) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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