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Flights from Zurich to Richmond

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Richmond. The fastest way is one stop via Atlanta or Washington, about 12h 36m door to door (43 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 36m
ZRHRICORD

Zurich to Richmond at a glance

Fastest journey12h 36mVia Atlanta, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or Washington

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Richmond

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) RIC
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Sat10:30 ZRH14:40 ATL1h 05m connection15:45 ATL17:06 RICDelta Air Lines
8 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 12h 36m
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ZRH Washington (IAD) RIC
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: CommutAir, GoJet Airlines
Mon12:00 ZRH15:15 IAD2h 45m connection18:00 IAD18:42 RICUnited Airlines + CommutAir
1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 42m
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ZRH Chicago (ORD) RIC
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, GoJet Airlines
Wed14:45 ZRH17:19 ORD1h 41m connection19:00 ORD21:54 RICSWISS + United Airlines
23 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 13h 09m
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ZRH New York (EWR) RIC
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: GoJet Airlines, Republic Airlines
Mon11:00 ZRH14:07 EWR3h 08m connection17:15 EWR18:22 RICUnited Airlines + GoJet Airlines
4 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 22m
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ZRH Philadelphia (PHL) RIC
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
Fri11:45 ZRH14:15 PHL4h 45m connection19:00 PHL19:43 RICAmerican Airlines + Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989)
2 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 13h 58m
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ZRH Boston (BOS) RIC
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines
Fri13:15 ZRH15:21 BOS4h 54m connection20:15 BOS21:45 RICSWISS + JetBlue Airways
5 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 14h 30m
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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
6,775 km4,207 miles
Journey time
12h 36mon current schedules
Time difference
-6hRichmond vs Zurich
Currency in Richmond
USD
Airports
ZRH → RIC

Flights from Zurich to Richmond: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Richmond?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, Washington and Chicago. 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 Richmond?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,775 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Richmond?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD), Chicago (ORD) and New York (EWR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Richmond?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Richmond: Richmond International Airport (RIC).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Richmond?
Richmond is 6 hours behind Zurich.

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