ZurichSan FranciscoDirect FlightsZRH–SFO
Zurich (Zurich Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
Flight time from ZRH to SFO is estimated at about 12h 36m, based on the 5,826-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 2-3/day across 2 captured airlines, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 13:10 to 21:57 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~12h 36m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 5,826 mi | 2-3/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for ZRH to SFO
Our current provider sample includes 2-3/day from ZRH to SFO across 2 captured airlines.
- First departure
- 13:10
- Last departure
- 21:57
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1-2/day | Boeing 777 · Seat map | 13:3521:3421:41 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SFO to ZRH flights — 2/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for ZRH to SFO, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 20 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from ZRH to SFO?
The ZRH to SFO flight time is estimated at about 12h 36m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is ZRH from SFO?
ZRH to SFO is about 5,826 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from ZRH to SFO?
Our current provider sample for ZRH to SFO includes United Airlines, Swiss International. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from ZRH to SFO?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for ZRH to SFO include Boeing 777.