Zurich to Cleveland (ZRH–CLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ZRH Airport Page →
4,219 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights Verified 4w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by VistaJet Limited.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YUL Montréal 11h 10m LX → ACOS Montréal (YUL) to Cleveland flights
BOS Boston 11h 13m LX → B6DLEI Boston (BOS) to Cleveland flights
MUC Munich 11h 43m AIAZLH → UA Munich (MUC) to Cleveland flights
EWR Newark 11h 56m LXOSUA → ACOSUA Newark (EWR) to Cleveland flights
JFK New York 12h 15m DLLX → AAAFB6 New York (JFK) to Cleveland flights
IAD Dulles 12h 44m LXOSUA → ACAVCM Dulles (IAD) to Cleveland flights
ORD Chicago 12h 50m LXOSSN → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Cleveland flights
ATL Atlanta 13h 6m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Cleveland flights
PHL Philadelphia 13h 22m AAAY → AAAS Philadelphia (PHL) to Cleveland flights
YYZ Toronto 13h 33m ACLXOS → ACEJASX Toronto (YYZ) to Cleveland flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zurich to Cleveland
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
4,219 mi 8h 26m nonstop -6h behind

ZRH–CLE has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZRH to CLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~33h
Longest
YUL ~11h 10m BOS ~11h 13m MUC ~11h 43m EWR ~11h 56m JFK ~12h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,265
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ZRH → CLE
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
54%
Return
CLE → ZRH
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CLE delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Cleveland is 6 hours behind Zurich.
ZRH: CEST · CLE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zurich, it's 12:00 PM in Cleveland.
Distance & Flight Time
4,219 mi / 6,790 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 26m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Switzerland is part of the US Visa Waiver Program. Swiss passport holders need an approved ESTA to enter the US. Apply at esta.cbp.dhs.gov at least 72 hours before departure. The fee is USD 21. ESTA is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. It allows multiple entries.

ESTA permits stays up to 90 days per visit. You cannot extend or change your immigration status while on ESTA. If denied, you must apply for a B1/B2 visa at the US Embassy in Bern. At the border, CBP officers may ask about your travel purpose, return ticket, and accommodation. Your passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ZRH

Direct SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) trains run from Zurich HB (main station) to the airport station in 10 minutes, departing every 10–15 minutes for CHF 6.80 with a standard zone 1–2 ticket. From other Swiss cities, intercity trains call at Zurich Airport station directly; Basel (65 min), Bern (90 min), Geneva (2h45) all have direct connections. The airport station is integrated beneath the terminal.Taxis from Zurich city centre cost CHF 55–75 and take 15–25 minutes via the A1 motorway. Driving is practical; the terminal has a large multi-storey car park (P1/P2/P3) with short- and long-term rates. Rental cars are on-site.

Facts

ZRH–CLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zurich to Cleveland route.
Route details
Distance4,219 mi / 6,790 km
Flight time8h 26m
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZRH
Full nameZürich Airport
IATA / ICAOZRH / LSZH
TimezoneEurope/Zurich
Passengers/yr31.2M
Elevation1,417 ft / 432 m
Destination: CLE
Full nameCleveland Hopkins International Airport
IATA / ICAOCLE / KCLE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr9.9M
Elevation791 ft / 241 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZRH to CLE flights.
Nonstop flights from Zürich Airport to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport take about 8h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 4,219 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Boston Logan and Munich.
Cleveland is 6 hours behind Zurich.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ZRH to CLE

Zürich Airport (ZRH) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ZRH to CLE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZRH to CLE is about 8 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,219 miles (6,790 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Boston Logan and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.