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Flights between Narita (NRT) and Zurich (ZRH)

Narita International Airport, Japan ↔ Zürich Airport, Switzerland

A direct route between Narita and Zurich appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 9 Aug 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

SWISS (LX)
Distance
9,595 km
5,962 miles
Est. flight time
12h 30m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~8h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Japan

Jan
10°
15/5
50mm
Feb
10°
15/5
60mm
Mar
13°
18/8
110mm
Apr
18°
23/13
130mm
May
23°
28/18
130mm
Jun
26°
31/21
170mm
Jul
30°
35/25
150mm
Aug
31°
36/26
170mm
Sep
27°
32/22
220mm
Oct
22°
27/17
200mm
Nov
17°
22/12
95mm
Dec
12°
17/7
50mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Switzerland

Jan
4°
9/-1
50mm
Feb
6°
11/1
45mm
Mar
11°
16/6
60mm
Apr
15°
20/10
70mm
May
20°
25/15
100mm
Jun
23°
28/18
130mm
Jul
25°
30/20
130mm
Aug
24°
29/19
130mm
Sep
20°
25/15
100mm
Oct
14°
19/9
80mm
Nov
8°
13/3
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
55mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Japan: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Switzerland: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Narita from Zurich?

Narita (NRT) and Zurich (ZRH) are around 9,595 km (5,962 miles) apart — an estimated 12h 30m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the NRT–ZRH route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include SWISS. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Narita and Zurich?

Time difference ~ 8 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Switzerland?

Across Switzerland, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 25°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Japan and Switzerland?

The UK FCDO currently rates Japan as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Switzerland as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.