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Flight time9h 25m
Distance4,762
Heading045° → 129°

Omaha to Zurich is 4,762 miles (7,664 km), a flight of about 9 hours 25 minutes.

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RightMostly right

While the left side wins at takeoff over Omaha, the right side delivers the more dramatic payoff at arrival with Lake Zurich and the Alps. During the transatlantic cruise, the right side also faces south over the Atlantic and later over southern England and northern France, offering slightly better views of the English Channel coastline on descent into Europe.

Takeoff · OMALEFTMissouri River meanders below, downtown Omaha skyline to the northwest, Council Bluffs Iowa grid across the river
Landing · ZRHRIGHTLake Zurich stretching southeast from the city, Zurich city center and the Limmat River corridor, the Swiss Alps on the southern horizon including the Glarus Alps

Flight Path

Flight path overview

Great Lakes region during initial climb-out, then the St. Lawrence River valley and Newfoundland coastline before the North Atlantic crossing. Mid-ocean the flight passes south of Greenland's ice cap visible on clear days to the north. Landfall over Ireland or Scotland, then across northern England, the English Channel, and into central Europe over the Rhine Valley before descending into Switzerland.

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Takeoff from OMA

LEFT

Eppley Airfield's primary departure runway 14R sends aircraft southeast over the Missouri River valley. The left side captures the Missouri River bends, downtown Omaha's skyline, and the river bluffs into Iowa. Right side faces away toward flat suburban sprawl.

Missouri River meanders belowdowntown Omaha skyline to the northwestCouncil Bluffs Iowa grid across the riverOffutt Air Force Base visible to the south
Aerial window seat view during landing at Zurich (right side) — Lake Zurich stretching southeast from the city, Zurich city center and the Limmat River corridor, the Swiss Alps on the southern horizon including the Glarus Alps, Lake Greifen to the east

Landing at ZRH

RIGHT

Zurich's primary arrival runway 14 brings aircraft in from the northwest over the Swiss Plateau. The right side faces south and east, giving clear views of Lake Zurich, the city center, and the Alps on the southern horizon. Left side looks north toward Germany with less dramatic scenery.

Lake Zurich stretching southeast from the cityZurich city center and the Limmat River corridorthe Swiss Alps on the southern horizon including the Glarus AlpsLake Greifen to the east

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About This Route

Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Eppley Afld (OMA) to Zurich (ZRH)?

Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Omaha to Zurich. While the left side wins at takeoff over Omaha, the right side delivers the more dramatic payoff at arrival with Lake Zurich and the Alps. During the transatlantic cruise, the right side also faces south over the Atlantic and later over southern England and northern France, offering slightly better views of the English Channel coastline on descent into Europe.

What can I see during takeoff from Eppley Afld in Omaha?

During takeoff from Eppley Afld (OMA), sit on the Left side for the best views. Eppley Airfield's primary departure runway 14R sends aircraft southeast over the Missouri River valley. The left side captures the Missouri River bends, downtown Omaha's skyline, and the river bluffs into Iowa. Right side faces away toward flat suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: Missouri River meanders below, downtown Omaha skyline to the northwest, Council Bluffs Iowa grid across the river, Offutt Air Force Base visible to the south.

What can I see when landing at Zurich in Zurich?

When landing at Zurich (ZRH), sit on the Right side for the best views. Zurich's primary arrival runway 14 brings aircraft in from the northwest over the Swiss Plateau. The right side faces south and east, giving clear views of Lake Zurich, the city center, and the Alps on the southern horizon. Left side looks north toward Germany with less dramatic scenery. Notable sights include: Lake Zurich stretching southeast from the city, Zurich city center and the Limmat River corridor, the Swiss Alps on the southern horizon including the Glarus Alps, Lake Greifen to the east.

How long is the flight from Omaha to Zurich?

The flight from Eppley Afld (OMA) to Zurich (ZRH) takes about 9 hours 25 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 4,762 miles (7,664 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.

What does the Omaha to Zurich flight path pass over?

Great Lakes region during initial climb-out, then the St. Lawrence River valley and Newfoundland coastline before the North Atlantic crossing. Mid-ocean the flight passes south of Greenland's ice cap visible on clear days to the north. Landfall over Ireland or Scotland, then across northern England, the English Channel, and into central Europe over the Rhine Valley before descending into Switzerland.