WHU
Wuhu
China
8,805 km
5,471 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,805 km
5,471 mi / 4,754 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

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WHU ZRH
Airport Name Wuhu Air Base Zurich Airport
IATA Code WHU ZRH
ICAO Code ZSWU LSZH
City Wuhu Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 0 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 31.390000, 118.410000 47.460000, 8.550000

Wuhu (WHU) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wuhu Air Base (WHU) in Wuhu, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,805 kilometers (5,471 miles / 4,754 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 04:55 in Wuhu, it's 21:55 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 Wuhu Air Base.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Wuhu (WHU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Wuhu Air Base (WHU) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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