KCA
Kuqa
China
5,700 km
3,542 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,700 km
3,542 mi / 3,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KCA ZRH
Airport Name Kuqa Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code KCA ZRH
ICAO Code ZWKC LSZH
City Kuqa Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 3,524 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 41.720000, 82.990000 47.460000, 8.550000

Kuqa (KCA) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuqa Airport (KCA) in Kuqa, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,700 kilometers (3,542 miles / 3,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 13:06 in Kuqa, it's 06:06 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 2,108 feet between the two airports. Zurich Airport sits lower than Kuqa Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Kuqa (KCA) follows a heading of 67° (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 Kuqa Airport (KCA) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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