Distance From Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zürich Airport, BUF - ZRH Distance

The distance from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 4029 miles or 6483 kilometers or 3499 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Buffalo ( United States ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Buffalo and Zurich takes around 9 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 9 hours 15 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • BUF - ZRH

Kilometers		6483 km
Statute Miles		4029 miles
Nautical Miles		3499 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 15 minutes

Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - BUF to ZRH Flight Path

Location of Buffalo Niagara International Airport & Zürich Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Buffalo to Zurich nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Buffalo, United States and Zurich, Switzerland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BUF - ZRH

Time difference between Buffalo (United States) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 6 Hours.
Zurich time is 6 Hours ahead of Buffalo.

Location	Local Time
Buffalo (United States)	2025-01-15, 10:46:16 EST
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-01-15, 16:46:16 CET

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland