Distance From Zürich Airport to Frankfurt Airport, ZRH - FRA Distance

The distance from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is 179 miles or 287 kilometers or 155 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 Zurich ( Switzerland ) to Frankfurt am Main ( Germany )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zurich and Frankfurt am Main takes around 0 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland to Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, Germany is 0 hours 24 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 • ZRH - FRA

Kilometers		287 km
Statute Miles		179 miles
Nautical Miles		155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		0 hours 24 minutes

Zürich Airport to Frankfurt Airport Flight Route Map - ZRH to FRA Flight Path

Location of Zürich Airport & Frankfurt Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Zurich to Frankfurt am Main nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Zurich, Switzerland and Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZRH - FRA

Time difference between Zurich (Switzerland) and Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-12-05, 10:41:41 CET
Frankfurt am Main (Germany)	2025-12-05, 10:41:41 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

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland

Destination

Frankfurt Airport (FRA / EDDF) Frankfurt am Main, Germany