AFW
Fort Worth
United States
8,421 km
5,233 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,421 km
5,233 mi / 4,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
42°
northeast

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AFW ZRH
Airport Name Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code AFW ZRH
ICAO Code KAFW LSZH
City Fort Worth Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Chicago Europe/Zurich
Elevation 723 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 33.000000, -97.300000 47.460000, 8.550000

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

The flight distance from Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) in Fort Worth, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,421 kilometers (5,233 miles / 4,547 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 09:55 in Fort Worth, it's 16:55 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 (AFW) 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 Perot Field/Fort Worth Alliance Airport (AFW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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