Air freight LHR → ZRH
London Heathrow Airport, United Kingdom → Zürich Airport, Switzerland
Carrier options
Computed from airline hub networks; block time from great-circle distance at 850 km/h, plus 8 h of hub ground time where the routing transfers. Not a schedule — no flight numbers or departure times, because we have no schedule feed.
| Airline | Routing | Distance | Flight | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Airways Cargo BA | LHR → ZRH | 788 km | 1h 32m | 1h 32m |
| Swiss WorldCargo LX | LHR → ZRH | 788 km | 1h 32m | 1h 32m |
| Cargolux CV | LHR → LUX → ZRH | 810 km | 2h 9m | 10h 9m |
| Air France Cargo AF | LHR → CDG → ZRH | 824 km | 2h 10m | 10h 10m |
| Lufthansa Cargo LH | LHR → FRA → ZRH | 940 km | 2h 18m | 10h 18m |
| KLM Cargo KL | LHR → AMS → ZRH | 973 km | 2h 21m | 10h 21m |
| DHL Aviation (EAT) QY | LHR → LEJ → ZRH | 1,394 km | 2h 50m | 10h 50m |
| Austrian Cargo OS | LHR → VIE → ZRH | 1,878 km | 3h 25m | 11h 25m |
What it costs on this lane
Air freight prices on chargeable weight, not on distance: the greater of gross weight and volume converted at 166.67 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus a minimum charge and pass-through fuel and security surcharges. Work out the weight first — that is the half of the quote that is arithmetic — then ask for the rate.
Frequently asked
How long does air freight take from LHR to ZRH?
The fastest routing in our registry estimates 1h 32m flying direct. That is flight time plus hub ground time where the routing transfers — it excludes pickup, terminal cut-off, customs clearance and final delivery, which usually add a day at each end.
Which airlines fly cargo from LHR to ZRH?
British Airways Cargo, Swiss WorldCargo, Cargolux, Air France Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, KLM Cargo and 2 more in our registry. 2 of them are hubbed at one end and can fly it direct.
What does air freight cost on this lane?
It depends on chargeable weight, not distance alone: the greater of gross and volumetric weight at 167 kg/m³, rated against a weight break, plus fuel and security surcharges. We do not publish a rate for this lane because we have no live rate feed yet — request a quote and every line comes back itemised.