Distance From Castle Airport to Zürich Airport, MER - ZRH Distance

The distance from Castle Airport (MER) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 5789 miles or 9316 kilometers or 5027 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 Merced ( United States ) to Zurich ( Switzerland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Merced and Zurich takes around 13 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Castle Airport, Merced, United States to Zürich Airport, Zurich, Switzerland is 13 hours 18 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 • MER - ZRH

Kilometers		9316 km
Statute Miles		5789 miles
Nautical Miles		5027 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 18 minutes

Castle Airport to Zürich Airport Flight Route Map - MER to ZRH Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Merced, United States and Zurich, Switzerland. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MER - ZRH

Time difference between Merced (United States) and Zurich (Switzerland) is 9 Hours.
Zurich time is 9 Hours ahead of Merced.

Location	Local Time
Merced (United States)	2025-01-03, 10:59:27 PST
Zurich (Switzerland)	2025-01-03, 19:59:27 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

Castle Airport (MER / KMER) Merced, United States

Destination

Zürich Airport (ZRH / LSZH) Zurich, Switzerland