ISP
New York
United States
6,253 km
3,886 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,253 km
3,886 mi / 3,376 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

ISP ZRH
Airport Name Long Island Mac Arthur Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code ISP ZRH
ICAO Code KISP LSZH
City New York Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 99 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 40.800000, -73.100000 47.460000, 8.550000

New York (ISP) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) in New York, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,253 kilometers (3,886 miles / 3,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 04:46 in New York, it's 10:46 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,317 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Long Island Mac Arthur Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (ISP) follows a heading of 296° (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 Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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