EWR → ZRHNew York to Zurich

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Direct flights from New York (EWR) to Zurich (ZRH): 13 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 83% of the last 12 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 10 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 12 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 6,332 km, an estimated 8 hours 37 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at New York and Zurich. Updated 8 October 2026 at 23:23 UTC.

EWR New York smooth · +0
ZRH Zurich busy · +29
6,332 km · ~8h 37m est.
dep bank 18:10–21:4513x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 13x weekly · nonstop
83% on time

of the last 12 operated EWR → ZRH flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −10 min. 0 of 12 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−10 minacross the last 12 operated legs
Flight time~8h 37mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures13x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 12

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
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Thu
Fri
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Swiss International Air LinesUnited Airlines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
Swiss International Air LinesLX67% on time

Flights LX19 21:45 Mo Tu We Fr Sa Su

United AirlinesUA100% on time

Flights UA134 18:10 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-07LX19dep +47 → arr+10
10-07UA134dep −7 → arr−33
10-06LX19dep +33 → arr−4
10-06UA134dep −7 → arr−44
10-05LX19dep +31 → arr+10
10-05UA134dep −8 → arr−37
10-04LX19dep +176 → arr+145
10-04UA134dep −7 → arr−19
10-03LX19dep +17 → arr−10
10-03UA134dep −8 → arr−44
10-02LX19dep +90 → arr+39
10-02UA134dep +0 → arr−27

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
EWRNew York +0 min smooth 🌤 few clouds · W 5 kt Full EWR delay board →
ZRHZurich +29 min busy 🌤 mostly cloudy · SE 2 kt Full ZRH delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at ZRH: 43% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +10 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the New York to Zurich route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop EWR to ZRH flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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EWR to ZRH questions

Is EWR–ZRH running on time right now?

Mostly on schedule. The arrival side at ZRH is the weaker end, route health score 81/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on EWR–ZRH?

Operators schedule evening departures around 18:10 from EWR. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ZRH delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from EWR to ZRH?

Great-circle distance is 6,332 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 477–573 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does EWR–ZRH fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 13 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.