BPX
Bangda
China
7,461 km
4,636 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,461 km
4,636 mi / 4,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BPX ZRH
Airport Name Qamdo Bangda Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code BPX ZRH
ICAO Code ZUBD LSZH
City Bangda Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 14,219 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 97.110000 47.460000, 8.550000

Bangda (BPX) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) in Bangda, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,461 kilometers (4,636 miles / 4,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 02:59 in Bangda, it's 19:59 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 12,803 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Qamdo Bangda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Bangda (BPX) follows a heading of 69° (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 Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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