New York (LGA) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 3,919
miles
6,307
kilometers
3,405
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
3,919 6,270
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
3,919 6,270
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
3,919 5,879
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
3,919 5,879
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
3,919 7,838
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
3,919 5,879
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?

This long-haul flight covers 3,919 miles across 8 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to ZRH route connects New York, United States with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 3,919 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 LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Zürich Airport is 3,919 miles (6,307 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to ZRH typically take around 7h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 3,919 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.