Distance From Zürich Airport to Narita International Airport, ZRH - NRT Distance

The distance from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is 5962 miles or 9595 kilometers or 5178 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 Narita ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zurich and Narita takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland to Narita International Airport, Narita, Japan is 13 hours 42 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 - NRT

Kilometers		9595 km
Statute Miles		5962 miles
Nautical Miles		5178 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

Zürich Airport to Narita International Airport Flight Route Map - ZRH to NRT Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Zurich, Switzerland and Narita, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZRH - NRT

Time difference between Zurich (Switzerland) and Narita (Japan) is 8 Hours.
Narita time is 8 Hours ahead of Zurich.

Location	Local Time
Zurich (Switzerland)	2026-01-29, 06:47:22 CET
Narita (Japan)	2026-01-29, 14:47:22 JST

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

Narita International Airport (NRT / RJAA) Narita, Japan