Detroit (DTW) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,243
miles
6,829
kilometers
3,687
nautical miles

🕐 8h 35m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (50°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,243 6,789
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,243 6,789
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,243 6,365
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,243 6,365
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,243 8,486
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,243 6,365
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Detroit to Zurich would take approximately 9 days compared to just 8h 35m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to ZRH route connects Detroit, United States with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 4,243 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Switzerland. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 50° from Detroit. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Zürich Airport is 4,243 miles (6,829 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to ZRH typically take around 8h 35m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,243 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.