BAV
Baotou
China
7,544 km
4,688 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,544 km
4,688 mi / 4,073 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
314°
northwest

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BAV ZRH
Airport Name Baotou Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BAV ZRH
ICAO Code ZBOW LSZH
City Baotou Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,321 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 40.560000, 110.000000 47.460000, 8.550000

Baotou (BAV) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baotou Airport (BAV) in Baotou, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,544 kilometers (4,688 miles / 4,073 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Switzerland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:26 in Baotou, it's 19:26 in Zurich. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,905 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Baotou Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Baotou (BAV) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baotou Airport (BAV) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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