ZRH → IADZurich to Washington

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Direct flights from Zurich (ZRH) to Washington (IAD): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 81% of the last 16 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 7 minutes late. No cancellations were recorded across the 16 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 6,673 km, an estimated 9 hours 3 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Zurich and Washington. Updated 20 October 2026 at 21:38 UTC.

ZRH Zurich smooth · +11
IAD Washington smooth · +0
6,673 km · ~9h 03m est.
dep bank 11:55–13:1014x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
81% on time

of the last 16 operated ZRH → IAD flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is +7 min. 0 of 16 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival+7 minacross the last 16 operated legs
Flight time~9h 03mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 16

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
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Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
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 LinesLX75% on time

Flights LX72 13:10 daily

United AirlinesUA88% on time

Flights UA53 11:55 daily

History

operated legs · board outcomes
10-20LX72dep +5 → arr−20
10-20UA53dep +2 → arr−20
10-19LX72dep +35 → arr+15
10-19UA53dep −1 → arr−16
10-18LX72dep +14 → arr+15
10-18UA53dep −1 → arr−28
10-17LX72dep +50 → arr+29
10-17UA53dep +10 → arr+11
10-16LX72dep +31 → arr+7
10-16UA53dep +2 → arr−10
10-15LX72dep +69 → arr+22
10-15UA53dep −3 → arr−12
10-14LX72dep +46 → arr+11
10-14UA53dep −3 → arr−15
10-13LX72dep +23 → arr+0
10-13UA53departed+25

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
ZRHZurich +11 min smooth ⛅ mostly cloudy · N 0 kt Full ZRH delay board →
IADWashington +0 min smooth 🌤 clear · N 9 kt Full IAD delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at ZRH: 41% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +11 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Zurich to Washington route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop ZRH to IAD 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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ZRH to IAD questions

Is ZRH–IAD running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at ZRH is the weaker end, route health score 92/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on ZRH–IAD?

Operators schedule morning departures around 11:55 from ZRH. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the IAD delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from ZRH to IAD?

Great-circle distance is 6,673 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 501–602 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does ZRH–IAD fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 14 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.