NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
6,118 km
3,802 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
6,118 km
3,802 mi / 3,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

NGQ ZRH
Airport Name Ngari Gunsa Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code NGQ ZRH
ICAO Code ZUAL LSZH
City Shiquanhe Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 14,022 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 80.050000 47.460000, 8.550000

Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 6,118 kilometers (3,802 miles / 3,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 08:40 in Shiquanhe, it's 01:40 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 12,606 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Ngari Gunsa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) follows a heading of 79° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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