SZV
Suzhou
China
8,937 km
5,553 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
8,937 km
5,553 mi / 4,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
320°
northwest

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SZV ZRH
Airport Name Guangfu Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code SZV ZRH
ICAO Code ZSSZ LSZH
City Suzhou Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 0 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 31.260000, 120.400000 47.460000, 8.550000

Suzhou (SZV) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangfu Airport (SZV) in Suzhou, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 8,937 kilometers (5,553 miles / 4,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 16:08 in Suzhou, it's 09:08 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 Guangfu Airport.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Suzhou (SZV) follows a heading of 54° (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 Guangfu Airport (SZV) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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