CTU
Chengdu
China
7,932 km
4,929 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,932 km
4,929 mi / 4,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
315°
northwest

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CTU ZRH
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code CTU ZRH
ICAO Code ZUUU LSZH
City Chengdu Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 1,625 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 47.460000, 8.550000

Chengdu (CTU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,932 kilometers (4,929 miles / 4,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 15:10 in Chengdu, it's 08:10 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 Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 65° (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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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