ZRH to LAX Route Guide
Zurich, Switzerland → Los Angeles, United States
Quick answer
LSZH (Zurich, Switzerland) to KLAX (Los Angeles, United States) is a 5,148 NM (9,534 km / 5,924 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 318° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 11h 14m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,148 NM
9,534 km / 5,924 mi
Initial Bearing
318° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
11h 14m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
16,944 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
1,416 ft
LSZH
Arrival Elevation
128 ft
KLAX
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,148 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying ZRH-LAX 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 LAX?
5,148 nautical miles (9,534 km / 5,924 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Zurich to Los Angeles?
Approximately 11h 14m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly ZRH-LAX?
Common types include Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9, Airbus A330-900neo depending on operator and demand.
What altitude do flights cruise at?
Most flights at this distance cruise around FL410 (41,000 ft), though winds and traffic affect filed altitude.
What initial heading is the route?
318° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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