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Flights from Zurich to Portland

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Portland. The fastest way is one stop via Philadelphia or Washington, about 12h 05m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 12h 05m
ZRHPWMPHL

Zurich to Portland at a glance

Fastest journey12h 05mVia Philadelphia, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Philadelphia or Washington

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Portland

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 Philadelphia (PHL) PWM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Mon11:45 ZRH14:15 PHL2h 30m connection16:45 PHL17:50 PWMAmerican Airlines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 05m
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ZRH Washington (IAD) PWM
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Sat12:00 ZRH15:15 IAD2h 15m connection17:30 IAD18:58 PWMUnited Airlines
3 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 58m
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ZRH New York (EWR) PWM
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Republic Airlines
Wed11:15 ZRH14:22 EWR7h 38m connection22:00 EWR23:02 PWMUnited Airlines
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 17h 47m
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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
12h 05mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hPortland vs Zurich
Currency in Portland
USD
Airports
ZRH → PWM

Flights from Zurich to Portland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Portland?
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 Zurich to Portland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,888 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Portland?
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 Zurich and Portland?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Portland: Portland International Jetport (PWM).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Portland?
Portland is 6 hours behind Zurich.

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