Polar Crossings

Narita to Zurich

NRT → ZRH

A route with roots in the Swissair era, LX161/LX161 connects Tokyo Narita with Zurich, continuing a long-standing link between Japan and Switzerland. Today operated by SWISS, with its actual route varying considerably according to available airspace. Before the war in Ukraine flight would overfly Russian airspace, now the routes goes over the Polar region on the return leg, while the outbound leg traverses Asia.

Route: Narita (NRT) → Zurich (ZRH)
Flights: LX161
Airline: Swiss
Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER
Date: 26 September 2026
Distance: 12,478 km
Flight time: 14h 19m

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Cathay Pacific

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Singapore Airlines

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