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Connecting route · United States → Switzerland

Flights from Columbus to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Columbus to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Philadelphia or Chicago, about 9h 18m door to door (70 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 18m
CMHZRHORD

Columbus to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey9h 18mVia Philadelphia, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Philadelphia or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Columbus to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CMH Philadelphia (PHL) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed19:00 CMH20:07 PHL1h 08m connection21:15 PHL10:18 ZRHAmerican Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 9h 18m
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CMH Chicago (ORD) ZRH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines, Envoy Air · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Mon18:15 CMH18:23 ORD1h 07m connection19:30 ORD10:22 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS
44 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 07m
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CMH New York (EWR) ZRH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Tue18:30 CMH19:55 EWR2h 05m connection22:00 EWR11:12 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 10h 42m
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CMH Boston (BOS) ZRH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Envoy Air, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS
Sat17:15 CMH19:04 BOS3h 26m connection22:30 BOS11:21 ZRHEnvoy Air + SWISS
3 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 06m
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CMH Washington (IAD) ZRH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Sun15:30 CMH16:31 IAD3h 44m connection20:15 IAD09:55 ZRHUnited Airlines + SWISS
10 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 25m
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CMH Atlanta (ATL) ZRH
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 49m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
6,973 km4,330 miles
Journey time
9h 18mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hZurich vs Columbus
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
CMH, LCK → ZRH

Flights from Columbus to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Columbus to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Philadelphia, Chicago and New York. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Columbus to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,973 km.
Where do you change planes between Columbus and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Philadelphia (PHL), Chicago (ORD), New York (EWR) and Boston (BOS). American Airlines flies both legs via Philadelphia, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Columbus and Zurich?
Columbus: John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Columbus and Zurich?
Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Columbus.

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