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Flights from Zurich to Detroit
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Detroit. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, about 10h 09m door to door (156 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 09m
Zurich to Detroit at a glance
Fastest journey10h 09mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Amsterdam
Best ways to fly from Zurich to Detroit
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 Frankfurt (FRA) DTT
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa
Fri09:30 ZRH10:22 FRA0h 53m connection11:15 FRA13:39 DTTLufthansa
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ZRH Amsterdam (AMS) DTT
Leg 1: KLM, SWISS · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Xiamen Airlines
Tue12:00 ZRH13:25 AMS1h 05m connection14:30 AMS16:51 DTTKLM + Delta Air Lines
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ZRH Paris (CDG) DTT
Leg 1: Air France, SWISS · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
Wed08:00 ZRH09:07 CDG1h 38m connection10:45 CDG13:04 DTTAir France + Delta Air Lines
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ZRH Washington (IAD) DTT
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Mon12:00 ZRH15:15 IAD2h 00m connection17:15 IAD18:31 DTTUnited Airlines + Delta Air Lines
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ZRH New York (JFK) DTT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SWISS · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Fri15:15 ZRH18:14 JFK2h 01m connection20:15 JFK21:57 DTTSWISS + Delta Air Lines
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ZRH Chicago (ORD) DTT
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Mon10:00 ZRH12:34 ORD2h 11m connection14:45 ORD16:50 DTTSWISS + United Airlines
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
- 6,807 km4,227 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 09mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -6hDetroit vs Zurich
- Currency in Detroit
- USD
- Airports
- ZRH → DTW
Flights from Zurich to Detroit: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Detroit?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris. 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 Detroit?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,807 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Detroit?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Washington (IAD). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Detroit?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Detroit?
Detroit is 6 hours behind Zurich.
