London (LHR) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 490

miles

788

kilometers

426

nautical miles

🕐 1h 26m

Flight Time

🧭 SE (121°)

Direction

🌍 +1h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	490	+294	784 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	490	+294	784 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	490	+245	735 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	490	+245	735 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	490	+490	980 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	490	+245	735 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?

When you land in Zurich, your watch will be 1 hour ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The LHR to ZRH route connects London, United Kingdom with Zurich, Switzerland. This short-haul flight covers 490 miles and typically uses regional jets or turboprops.

This international flight crosses from United Kingdom to Switzerland. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 121° from London. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from London Heathrow Airport to Zürich Airport is 490 miles (788 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from LHR to ZRH typically take around 1h 26m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 490 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.