KWL
Guilin City
China
8,776 km
5,453 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,776 km
5,453 mi / 4,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

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KWL ZRH
Airport Name Guilin Liangjiang International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KWL ZRH
ICAO Code ZGKL LSZH
City Guilin City Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 570 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 25.220000, 110.040000 47.460000, 8.550000

Guilin City (KWL) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,776 kilometers (5,453 miles / 4,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 23:34 in Guilin City, it's 16:34 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 Guilin City (KWL) 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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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