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ZRH to RME: distance & flight time
Zurich (Zürich Airport) → Rome (Griffiss International Airport)
3,882 mi
6,247 km · 3,373 nm
8h 5m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
3,882 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 5m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZRH — Zürich Airport · Zurich, Switzerland
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, 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 RME
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZRH from RME?
The flight distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Rome (RME) is 3,882 miles (6,247 km, 3,373 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZRH to RME?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 5m 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 Rome?
Rome is 6 hours behind Zurich.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZRH to RME?
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