Seattle (SEA) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,244
miles
8,439
kilometers
4,557
nautical miles

🕐 10h 29m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (32°)
Direction
🌍 +9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,244 8,390
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,244 8,390
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,244 7,866
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,244 7,866
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,244 10,488
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,244 7,866
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 international flight from United States to Switzerland requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The SEA to ZRH route connects Seattle, United States with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 5,244 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 32° from Seattle. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Seattle Tacoma International Airport to Zürich Airport is 5,244 miles (8,439 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from SEA to ZRH typically take around 10h 29m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,244 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.