Phoenix (PHX) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,746

miles

9,247

kilometers

4,993

nautical miles

🕐 11h 27m

Flight Time

🧭 NE (36°)

Direction

🌍 +8h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,746	+3,448	9,194 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,746	+3,448	9,194 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,746	+2,873	8,619 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,746	+2,873	8,619 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,746	+5,746	11,492 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,746	+2,873	8,619 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 Phoenix to Zurich would take approximately 12 days compared to just 11h 27m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The PHX to ZRH route connects Phoenix, United States with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 5,746 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 36° from Phoenix. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Zürich Airport is 5,746 miles (9,247 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from PHX to ZRH typically take around 11h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,746 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.