HFE
Hefei
China
8,665 km
5,384 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,665 km
5,384 mi / 4,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
319°
northwest

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HFE ZRH
Airport Name Hefei Xinqiao International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code HFE ZRH
ICAO Code ZSOF LSZH
City Hefei Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 210 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 31.990000, 116.970000 47.460000, 8.550000

Hefei (HFE) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,665 kilometers (5,384 miles / 4,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 09:46 in Hefei, it's 02:46 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 1,206 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Hefei Xinqiao International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Hefei (HFE) follows a heading of 55° (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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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