PTK
Pontiac
United States
6,801 km
4,226 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,801 km
4,226 mi / 3,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/New_York
Heading
50°
northeast

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PTK ZRH
Airport Name Oakland County International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code PTK ZRH
ICAO Code KPTK LSZH
City Pontiac Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/New_York Europe/Zurich
Elevation 981 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 42.670000, -83.420000 47.460000, 8.550000

Pontiac (PTK) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Oakland County International Airport (PTK) in Pontiac, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,801 kilometers (4,226 miles / 3,672 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 15:14 in Pontiac, it's 21:14 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 Pontiac (PTK) 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 Oakland County International Airport (PTK) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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