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ZRH to LUF: distance & flight time
Zurich (Zürich Airport) → Phoenix (Luke Air Force Base)
5,753 mi
9,258 km · 4,999 nm
11h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-9h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,753 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 45m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZRH — Zürich Airport · Zurich, Switzerland
- LUF — Luke Air Force Base · Phoenix, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZRH
- EML · Emmen Air Base28 mi away
- ZQL · Donaueschingen-Villingen Airport35 mi away
- BXO · Buochs Airport35 mi away
- FDH · Friedrichshafen Airport47 mi away
Near LUF
- PHX · Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport22 mi away
- GYR · Phoenix Goodyear Airport8 mi away
- BXK · Buckeye Municipal Airport19 mi away
- DVT · Phoenix Deer Valley Airport20 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZRH from LUF?
The flight distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Phoenix (LUF) is 5,753 miles (9,258 km, 4,999 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZRH to LUF?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 45m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Zurich and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 9 hours behind Zurich.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZRH to LUF?
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