KRY
Karamay
China
5,610 km
3,486 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,610 km
3,486 mi / 3,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
302°
west northwest

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KRY ZRH
Airport Name Karamay Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KRY ZRH
ICAO Code ZWKM LSZH
City Karamay Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 0 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 45.470000, 84.950000 47.460000, 8.550000

Karamay (KRY) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Karamay Airport (KRY) in Karamay, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,610 kilometers (3,486 miles / 3,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 03:25 in Karamay, it's 20:25 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 1,416 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Karamay Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Karamay (KRY) follows a heading of 62° (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 Karamay Airport (KRY) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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