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Flights from Portland to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Portland to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Philadelphia or Washington, about 13h 03m door to door (8 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 13h 03m
PWMZRHIAD

Portland to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey13h 03mVia Philadelphia, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Philadelphia or Washington

Best ways to fly from Portland 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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PWM Philadelphia (PHL) ZRH
Leg 1: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed15:15 PWM16:34 PHL4h 41m connection21:15 PHL10:18 ZRHAmerican Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 03m
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PWM Washington (IAD) ZRH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Sun14:30 PWM16:10 IAD4h 05m connection20:15 IAD09:55 ZRHRepublic Airlines + SWISS
5 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 25m
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PWM New York (EWR) ZRH
Leg 1: United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, United Airlines
Mon15:45 PWM17:02 EWR5h 13m connection22:15 EWR11:27 ZRHRepublic Airlines + SWISS
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 42m
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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
5,888 km3,656 miles
Journey time
13h 03mon current schedules
Time difference
+6hZurich vs Portland
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
PWM → ZRH

Flights from Portland to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Portland to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Philadelphia, Washington 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 Portland to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,888 km.
Where do you change planes between Portland and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Philadelphia (PHL), Washington (IAD) and New York (EWR). American Airlines flies both legs via Philadelphia, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Portland and Zurich?
Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Portland and Zurich?
Zurich is 6 hours ahead of Portland.

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