Distance From Zürich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, ZRH - PHL Distance

The distance from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is 4014 miles or 6460 kilometers or 3486 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 Philadelphia ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zurich and Philadelphia takes around 9 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland to Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia, United States is 9 hours 13 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 - PHL

Kilometers		6460 km
Statute Miles		4014 miles
Nautical Miles		3486 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 13 minutes

Zürich Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Flight Route Map - ZRH to PHL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZRH - PHL

Time difference between Zurich (Switzerland) and Philadelphia (United States) is 6 Hours.
Philadelphia time is 6 Hours behind Zurich.

Location	Local Time
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-12-05, 15:28:48 CET
Philadelphia (United States)	2025-12-05, 09:28:48 EST

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

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL / KPHL) Philadelphia, United States