CMH
Columbus
United States
6,958 km
4,323 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,958 km
4,323 mi / 3,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CMH ZRH
Airport Name John Glenn Columbus International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code CMH ZRH
ICAO Code KCMH LSZH
City Columbus Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 815 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 40.000000, -82.890000 47.460000, 8.550000

Columbus (CMH) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,958 kilometers (4,323 miles / 3,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 05:46 in Columbus, it's 11:46 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Columbus (CMH) follows a heading of 300° (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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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