Newark (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,935
miles
6,332
kilometers
3,419
nautical miles

🕐 8 hours
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,935 6,296
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,935 6,296
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,935 5,903
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,935 5,903
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,935 7,870
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,935 5,903
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?

A round trip between Newark and Zurich earns you 7,870 base miles - that's 31% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The EWR to ZRH route connects Newark, United States with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 3,935 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 53° from Newark. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport to Zürich Airport is 3,935 miles (6,332 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from EWR to ZRH typically take around 8 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,935 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.