Flights Zurich → Moscow
ZRH → DME
Route overview
The flight route operates between Zurich, where the airport opened in 1948, and Moscow, with its bustling Sheremetyevo International Airport, which has been welcoming travelers since 1964. This busy route is serviced by Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft and sees approximately 29,403,705 passengers annually at the destination airport alone.
Your rights on this US flight (DOT)
US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under the US DOT rules, if your flight is cancelled or significantly changed and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Amenities for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
US flight refund rules & checker →General information, not legal advice.
The Zurich (ZRH) → Moscow (DME) route is operated by Swiss International Air Lines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 16.8/100 (medium), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Moscow the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 minutes.
Heading to Moscow: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Zurich (ZRH) to Moscow (DME) heads north-east for about 2,198 km, a flight time of roughly 3h 10m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Zurich the average ATFM delay is 0.7 min (atfm); arriving into Moscow it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swiss International Air Lines (LX) | 59% | 27 min | 0.8% |
Airlines operating ZRH-DME
Frequently asked questions about ZRH-DME
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The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: Swiss International Air Lines.
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US flights have no statutory cash compensation for delays. Under US DOT rules, if the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight and you decline rebooking, you're owed an automatic refund of the unused ticket. The tarmac-delay limit is 3 hours (domestic) / 4 hours (international). Meals or hotels for controllable delays depend on each airline's contract of carriage.
