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Flights from Zurich to Seattle
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Seattle. The fastest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 11h 45m door to door (133 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 45m
Zurich to Seattle at a glance
Fastest journey11h 45mVia Frankfurt, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris
Best ways to fly from Zurich to Seattle
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) SEA
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Wed09:30 ZRH10:22 FRA0h 53m connection11:15 FRA12:15 SEALufthansa
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ZRH Paris (CDG) SEA
Leg 1: Air France, SWISS · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
Fri08:00 ZRH09:07 CDG1h 23m connection10:30 CDG11:12 SEAAir France
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ZRH London (LHR) SEA
Leg 1: British Airways, SWISS · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines
Wed07:30 ZRH08:09 LHR1h 51m connection10:00 LHR11:37 SEABritish Airways
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ZRH Chicago (ORD) SEA
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Mon10:00 ZRH12:43 ORD0h 47m connection13:30 ORD15:45 SEAUnited Airlines
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ZRH San Francisco (SFO) SEA
Leg 1: SWISS, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Tue14:15 ZRH16:55 SFO1h 35m connection18:30 SFO20:34 SEAUnited Airlines
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ZRH New York (JFK) SEA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, SWISS · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways
Fri15:15 ZRH18:14 JFK2h 16m connection20:30 JFK23:28 SEASWISS + Alaska 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
- 8,434 km5,238 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 45mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -9hSeattle vs Zurich
- Currency in Seattle
- USD
- Airports
- ZRH → SEA, BFI
Flights from Zurich to Seattle: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Seattle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris and London. 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 Seattle?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 45m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,434 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Seattle?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), London (LHR) and Chicago (ORD). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Seattle?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Seattle?
Seattle is 9 hours behind Zurich.
