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Flights from Zurich to Birmingham

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Birmingham. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Chicago, about 12h 11m door to door (12 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 11m
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Zurich to Birmingham at a glance

Fastest journey12h 11mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Chicago

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Birmingham

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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ZRH Atlanta (ATL) BHM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Thu10:00 ZRH14:10 ATL1h 20m connection15:30 ATL15:11 BHMDelta Air Lines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 11m
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ZRH Chicago (ORD) BHM
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: SkyWest
Sat14:00 ZRH16:34 ORD5h 26m connection22:00 ORD23:27 BHMSWISS + SkyWest
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 16h 27m
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3
ZRH Dallas (DFW) BHM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Envoy Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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4
ZRH Tampa (TPA) BHM
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 14m
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ZRH Miami (MIA) BHM
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 38m
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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
7,706 km4,785 miles
Journey time
12h 11mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hBirmingham vs Zurich
Currency in Birmingham
USD
Airports
ZRH → BHM

Flights from Zurich to Birmingham: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Birmingham?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas. 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 Zurich to Birmingham?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,706 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Birmingham?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW) and Tampa (TPA). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Birmingham?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Birmingham: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Birmingham?
Birmingham is 7 hours behind Zurich.

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