FTW
Fort Worth
United States
8,440 km
5,244 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,440 km
5,244 mi / 4,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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FTW ZRH
Airport Name Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code FTW ZRH
ICAO Code KFTW LSZH
City Fort Worth Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 710 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 32.820000, -97.360000 47.460000, 8.550000

Fort Worth (FTW) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) in Fort Worth, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,440 kilometers (5,244 miles / 4,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 05:20 in Fort Worth, it's 12:20 in Zurich. With a 7-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 Fort Worth (FTW) follows a heading of 304° (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 Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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