URC
Urumqi
China
5,871 km
3,648 miles
ZRH
Zurich
Switzerland
Distance
5,871 km
3,648 mi / 3,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
west northwest

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URC ZRH
Airport Name Urumqi Diwopu International Airport Zurich Airport
IATA Code URC ZRH
ICAO Code ZWWW LSZH
City Urumqi Zurich
Country China Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,125 ft 1,416 ft
Coordinates 43.910000, 87.470000 47.460000, 8.550000

Urumqi (URC) to Zurich (ZRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China to Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Zurich, Switzerland is 5,871 kilometers (3,648 miles / 3,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 12:51 in Urumqi, it's 05:51 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.

The return flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Urumqi (URC) follows a heading of 63° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Zurich Airport (ZRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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