LGA
New York
United States
6,307 km
3,919 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,307 km
3,919 mi / 3,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
53°
northeast

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LGA ZRH
Airport Name Laguardia Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code LGA ZRH
ICAO Code KLGA LSZH
City New York Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 21 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -73.870000 47.460000, 8.550000

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

The flight distance from Laguardia Airport (LGA) in New York, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,307 kilometers (3,919 miles / 3,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 01:22 in New York, it's 07:22 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 1,395 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Laguardia Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to New York (LGA) 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 Laguardia Airport (LGA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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