New York (JFK) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,921
miles
6,309
kilometers
3,407
nautical miles

🕐 7h 58m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (53°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
3,921 6,274
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,921 6,274
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,921 5,882
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,921 5,882
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,921 7,842
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,921 5,882
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 New York to Zurich would take approximately 9 days compared to just 7h 58m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The JFK to ZRH route connects New York, United States with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 3,921 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 New York. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from John F Kennedy International Airport to Zürich Airport is 3,921 miles (6,309 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from JFK to ZRH typically take around 7h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,921 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.