Route
Los Angeles (LAX) to Zurich (ZRH) flights
The Los Angeles → Zurich route covers about 9,536 km. A typical non-stop flight from LAX to ZRH takes around 12h 25m, depending on aircraft and winds.
Distance
9,536 km
5,925 mi
Flight time
12h 25m
Non-stop estimate
From
LAX · Los Angeles
United States
To
ZRH · Zurich
Switzerland
Time zone & jet lag
Zurich is 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles: you're flying east, expect a few days of adjustment.
EU261 may apply on arrival
Arriving into Zurich from outside the EU, EU261 covers you only when the operating carrier is EU-licensed. Check the airline before assuming a claim.
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LAX
Los Angeles
United States
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ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
About Zurich Airport
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