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ZRH to YXU: distance & flight time
Zurich (Zürich Airport) → London (London Airport)
4,121 mi
6,632 km · 3,581 nm
8h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
-6h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,121 miles nonstop takes roughly 8h 33m 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
- YXU — London Airport · London, Canada
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 YXU
- YQS · St Thomas Municipal Airport18 mi away
- YCE · Centralia / James T. Field Memorial Aerodrome25 mi away
- YYZ · Lester B. Pearson International Airport88 mi away
- YKF · Waterloo Airport49 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZRH from YXU?
The flight distance from Zurich (ZRH) to London (YXU) is 4,121 miles (6,632 km, 3,581 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZRH to YXU?
A nonstop flight takes about 8h 33m 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 London?
London is 6 hours behind Zurich.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZRH to YXU?
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