transatlantic · 11h 45m · 9,581 km
Los Angeles to Zurich
SWISS is your only nonstop · 4 cabins reviewed
SWISS is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 6.2/10.SWISS is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.3/10.
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Data verified June 2026
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Route insights
- SWISS is the only carrier offering business class on this route, scoring 6.2/10.
- SWISS is the only carrier offering premium economy on this route, scoring 5.3/10.
- SWISS is the only carrier offering economy on this route, scoring 4.1/10.
- SWISS is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 7.0/10.
Frequently asked
What are the best seats in SWISS SWISS First on LAX-ZRH?
Best: Window suites 1A and 1K offer the most privacy. Center pairs 1D/1E work for couples with the divider lowered. Avoid: Center pairs share a divider that doesn't fully block sightlines when raised. 8 semi-enclosed suites with powered privacy blinds (not hard doors). 32-inch IFE screens. Zimmerli pajamas, La Prairie amenity kit, mattress pad, and premium duvet. Taste of Switzerland rotating chef program. 50MB complimentary WiFi voucher included.
What are the best seats in SWISS SWISS Business on LAX-ZRH?
Best: "Throne" seats at 4A, 5K, 7A, 8K have direct aisle access and extra privacy — the best seats in the cabin. These solo window positions are surrounded by storage and feel semi-private. Avoid: Window-paired seats (e.g., 4K, 5A) require stepping over a neighbor's footwell to reach the aisle. Avoid if you get up frequently. 62 staggered herringbone seats — not all have direct aisle access. Alternating 1-2-2 and 2-2-1 layout means window seats alternate between "throne" and "companion" positions. Victorinox amenity kit. 16-inch IFE. Paid WiFi from CHF 9.
What are the best seats in SWISS SWISS Premium Economy on LAX-ZRH?
Best: Window pairs (A-B) offer the most privacy. Front row has bulkhead legroom. Avoid: Center block middle seats (D or E) require climbing over neighbors. 24 fixed-shell recliner seats added in 2022 retrofit. 15.6-inch IFE. Enhanced 3-option meal service on china. Noise-reducing headphones included. USB-A power only — no AC outlet.
What are the best seats in SWISS SWISS Economy on LAX-ZRH?
Best: Exit row seats offer significantly more legroom. Window seats avoid the center block squeeze. Avoid: Last rows near rear lavatories are noisy. Center block middle seats (D or E) are tightest. 226 economy seats in 10-abreast configuration. 11-inch touchscreen IFE. Complimentary meals on long-haul. USB-A only — no AC outlet in economy.