Seattle (BFI) to Zurich (ZRH) covers 4,553 nautical miles - 5,239 miles or 8,432 km.
| Jet class | Typical cruise speed | Estimated flight time range |
|---|---|---|
| Light jet Seats about 6-8. Examples: Phenom 300, Citation CJ3, Learjet 75. | 400-460 kt | Fuel stop likely - time not estimated Beyond the typical nonstop range; aircraft, route and stop location determine total time. |
| Midsize jet Seats about 8-9. Examples: Citation XLS, Hawker 800XP, Learjet 60. | 430-490 kt | Fuel stop likely - time not estimated Beyond the typical nonstop range; aircraft, route and stop location determine total time. |
| Heavy jet Seats about 12-16. Examples: Gulfstream G550, Challenger 650, Falcon 900. | 470-530 kt | 8 hr 55 min - 10 hr 30 min |
Each range runs from a fast jet in the class flying the direct great-circle route to a slower jet in the class on a route about 5% longer, plus about 20 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Winds, routing and fuel stops are not modeled. When the distance exceeds typical nonstop range, no total-time estimate is given for that class.
4,553 nautical miles5,239 miles8,432 kilometres
Seattle: King County International Airport (Boeing Field) (BFI) - Seattle's dedicated business-aviation airport, five miles from downtown.
Zurich: Zurich Airport (ZRH) - Switzerland's largest airport, with extensive private-jet facilities.