FFT
Frankfort
United States
7,222 km
4,488 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,222 km
4,488 mi / 3,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
48°
northeast

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FFT ZRH
Airport Name Capital City Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code FFT ZRH
ICAO Code KFFT LSZH
City Frankfort Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 812 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 38.180000, -84.910000 47.460000, 8.550000

Frankfort (FFT) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capital City Airport (FFT) in Frankfort, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,222 kilometers (4,488 miles / 3,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 13:03 in Frankfort, it's 19:03 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 Frankfort (FFT) 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 Capital City Airport (FFT) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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