Distance from Los Angeles to Zurich
9,523 km (5,917 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies
9,523 km
Kilometers
5,917 miles
Miles
~11h 42m
Est. Flight
9h
Time Difference
Los Angeles
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SwitzerlandLos Angeles and Zurich sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 42m by commercial jet.
Los Angeles is known for Hollywood and Venice Beach, while Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.
In terms of city area, Los Angeles is 14.8x larger than Zurich. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.
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How far is Los Angeles from Zurich?
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to Zurich is 9,523 km (5,917 miles).
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Zurich?
A direct flight would take approximately 11h 42m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.
Is Los Angeles bigger than Zurich?
Los Angeles is larger at 1,302 km², compared to 88 km².