ZRH to JFK Route Guide
Zurich, Switzerland → New York, United States
Quick answer
LSZH (Zurich, Switzerland) to KJFK (New York, United States) is a 3,407 NM (6,310 km / 3,921 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 296° (WNW). Typical cruise altitude FL380, expected flight time 7h 40m, common aircraft: Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR.
Distance
3,407 NM
6,310 km / 3,921 mi
Initial Bearing
296° (WNW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL380
38,000 ft
Block Time
7h 40m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
11,721 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
1,416 ft
LSZH
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KJFK
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 3,407 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 757-200
- Boeing 737 MAX 8
- Airbus A321XLR
- Airbus A330-300
Weather considerations
Pilots flying ZRH-JFK should brief METARs and TAFs at both ends, plus any en-route SIGMETs. On this long-range mission, plan for an alternate within fuel reserves and review oceanic / NAT track procedures if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the distance between ZRH and JFK?
3,407 nautical miles (6,310 km / 3,921 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Zurich to New York?
Approximately 7h 40m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly ZRH-JFK?
Common types include Boeing 757-200, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A330-300 depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL380 (38,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
296° true (WNW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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