Distance From New Castle Airport to Zürich Airport, ILG - ZRH Distance

The distance from New Castle Airport (ILG) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 4038 miles or 6498 kilometers or 3507 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Wilmington ( United States ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wilmington and Zurich takes around 9 hours 16 minutes.

Estimated flight time from New Castle Airport, Wilmington, United States to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 9 hours 16 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • ILG - ZRH

Kilometers		6498 km
Statute Miles		4038 miles
Nautical Miles		3507 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 16 minutes

New Castle Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - ILG to ZRH Flight Path

Location of New Castle Airport & Zürich Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Wilmington to Zurich nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Wilmington, United States and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ILG - ZRH

Time difference between Wilmington (United States) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 6 Hours.
Zurich time is 6 Hours ahead of Wilmington.

Location	Local Time
Wilmington (United States)	2025-12-16, 23:55:08 EST
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-12-17, 05:55:08 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

New Castle Airport (ILG / KILG) Wilmington, United States

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland