The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 9,608 kilometers (5,970 miles / 5,188 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 15:25 in Chiayi City, it's 08:25 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 1,331 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits higher than Chiayi Airport.

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