SEA
Seattle
United States
8,439 km
5,244 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,439 km
5,244 mi / 4,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
32°
north northeast

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SEA ZRH
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SEA ZRH
ICAO Code KSEA LSZH
City Seattle Zurich
Country United States Switzerland
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Europe/Zurich
Elevation 432 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 47.460000, 8.550000

Seattle (SEA) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,439 kilometers (5,244 miles / 4,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 02:14 in Seattle, it's 11:14 in Zurich. With a 9-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 Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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