The flight distance from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,522 kilometers (5,916 miles / 5,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Taiwan 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 18:10 in Taipei, it's 11:10 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 1,310 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Taipei (TPE) follows a heading of 57° (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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.