NKG
Nanjing
China
8,802 km
5,470 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,802 km
5,470 mi / 4,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

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NKG ZRH
Airport Name Nanjing Lukou Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code NKG ZRH
ICAO Code ZSNJ LSZH
City Nanjing Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 49 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 31.740000, 118.860000 47.460000, 8.550000

Nanjing (NKG) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,802 kilometers (5,470 miles / 4,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 06:28 in Nanjing, it's 23:28 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 1,367 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Nanjing Lukou Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Nanjing (NKG) follows a heading of 54° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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