ZRH to SFO Route Guide
Zurich, Switzerland → San Francisco, United States
Quick answer
LSZH (Zurich, Switzerland) to KSFO (San Francisco, United States) is a 5,062 NM (9,375 km / 5,825 mi) great-circle route with an initial bearing of 323° (NW). Typical cruise altitude FL410, expected flight time 11h 3m, common aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER, Airbus A350-900, Boeing 787-9.
Distance
5,062 NM
9,375 km / 5,825 mi
Initial Bearing
323° (NW)
True heading at departure
Typical Cruise
FL410
41,000 ft
Block Time
11h 3m
Typical jet, no wind correction
Fuel Estimate
16,686 kg
Single-aisle equivalent + reserve
Departure Elevation
1,416 ft
LSZH
Arrival Elevation
13 ft
KSFO
What aircraft fly this route?
For a 5,062 NM mission, operators typically deploy:
- Boeing 777-300ER
- Airbus A350-900
- Boeing 787-9
- Airbus A330-900neo
Weather considerations
Pilots flying ZRH-SFO 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 SFO?
5,062 nautical miles (9,375 km / 5,825 statute miles) great-circle.
How long is the flight from Zurich to San Francisco?
Approximately 11h 3m block-to-block for a typical commercial jet, depending on aircraft type and winds.
What aircraft typically fly ZRH-SFO?
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?
323° true (NW). Track varies along the route due to great-circle curvature.
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