TCG
Tacheng
China
5,435 km
3,377 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,435 km
3,377 mi / 2,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
300°
west northwest

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TCG ZRH
Airport Name Tacheng Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code TCG ZRH
ICAO Code ZWTC LSZH
City Tacheng Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 0 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 46.670000, 83.340000 47.460000, 8.550000

Tacheng (TCG) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,435 kilometers (3,377 miles / 2,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 06:43 in Tacheng, it's 23:43 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 Tacheng Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Tacheng (TCG) 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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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