Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 177

miles

286

kilometers

154

nautical miles

🕐 50 minutes

Flight Time

🧭 S (180°)

Direction

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Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	177	+106	283 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	177	+106	283 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	177	+89	266 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	177	+89	266 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	177	+177	354 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	177	+89	266 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?

Flights between Frankfurt and Zurich follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The FRA to ZRH route connects Frankfurt, Germany with Zurich, Switzerland. This short-haul flight covers 177 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This international flight crosses from Germany to Switzerland. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a S bearing of 180° from Frankfurt.

🛫 About FRA

Frankfurt am Main Airport

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) serves Frankfurt, Germany.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Zürich Airport is 177 miles (286 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from FRA to ZRH typically take around 50 minutes. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 177 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.