OCW
Washington
United States
6,885 km
4,278 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,885 km
4,278 mi / 3,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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OCW ZRH
Airport Name Washington-Warren Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code OCW ZRH
ICAO Code KOCW LSZH
City Washington Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 37 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 35.570000, -77.050000 47.460000, 8.550000

Washington (OCW) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) in Washington, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,885 kilometers (4,278 miles / 3,717 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 08:27 in Washington, it's 14:27 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 1,379 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Washington-Warren Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington (OCW) follows a heading of 293° (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 Washington-Warren Airport (OCW) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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