Philadelphia (PHL) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,014
miles
6,460
kilometers
3,488
nautical miles

🕐 8h 9m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (52°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,014 6,422
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,014 6,422
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,014 6,021
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,014 6,021
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,014 8,028
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,014 6,021
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 Philadelphia to Zurich would take approximately 9 days compared to just 8h 9m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The PHL to ZRH route connects Philadelphia, United States with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 4,014 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 52° from Philadelphia. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Philadelphia International Airport to Zürich Airport is 4,014 miles (6,460 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PHL to ZRH typically take around 8h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,014 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.