RCR
Rochester
United States
7,090 km
4,406 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,090 km
4,406 mi / 3,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

RCR ZRH
Airport Name Fulton County Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code RCR ZRH
ICAO Code KRCR LSZH
City Rochester Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis Europe/Zurich
Elevation 790 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 41.070000, -86.180000 47.460000, 8.550000

Rochester (RCR) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fulton County Airport (RCR) in Rochester, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,090 kilometers (4,406 miles / 3,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 01:11 in Rochester, it's 07:11 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 Rochester (RCR) 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 Fulton County Airport (RCR) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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