SIA
Xi'an
China
7,975 km
4,955 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
7,975 km
4,955 mi / 4,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
316°
northwest

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SIA ZRH
Airport Name Xiguan Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SIA ZRH
ICAO Code ZLSN LSZH
City Xi'an Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 0 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 34.380000, 109.120000 47.460000, 8.550000

Xi'an (SIA) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 7,975 kilometers (4,955 miles / 4,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 00:19 in Xi'an, it's 17:19 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 Xiguan Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Xi'an (SIA) follows a heading of 59° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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