BPL
Bole
China
5,465 km
3,396 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,465 km
3,396 mi / 2,951 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BPL ZRH
Airport Name Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BPL ZRH
ICAO Code ZWBL LSZH
City Bole Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,253 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 44.900000, 82.300000 47.460000, 8.550000

Bole (BPL) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) in Bole, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,465 kilometers (3,396 miles / 2,951 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 21:45 in Bole, it's 14:45 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Bole (BPL) follows a heading of 64° (east 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 Alashankou Bole (Bortala) airport (BPL) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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