CGD
Changde
China
8,579 km
5,331 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,579 km
5,331 mi / 4,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
318°
northwest

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CGD ZRH
Airport Name Changde Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code CGD ZRH
ICAO Code ZGCD LSZH
City Changde Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 128 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 28.920000, 111.640000 47.460000, 8.550000

Changde (CGD) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changde Airport (CGD) in Changde, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,579 kilometers (5,331 miles / 4,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 11:37 in Changde, it's 04:37 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 1,288 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Changde Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Changde (CGD) follows a heading of 61° (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 Changde Airport (CGD) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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