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Connecting route · China → Switzerland

Flights from Guangzhou to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Belgrade, about 15h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 13m
CANZRHPVG

Guangzhou to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey14h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Belgrade

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Zurich

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CAN Shanghai (PVG) ZRH
Leg 1: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 17m
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CAN Belgrade (BEG) ZRH
Leg 1: Air Serbia, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Serbia, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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CAN Bangkok (BKK) ZRH
Leg 1: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 57m
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CAN Hong Kong (HKG) ZRH
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 16m
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CAN Seoul (ICN) ZRH
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 56m
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CAN Istanbul (IST) ZRH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 33m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,172 km5,696 miles
Journey time
14h 13mestimate
Time difference
-7hZurich vs Guangzhou
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
CAN → ZRH

Flights from Guangzhou to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Belgrade and Bangkok. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,172 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Belgrade (BEG), Bangkok (BKK) and Hong Kong (HKG). 9 Air flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Zurich?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Zurich?
Zurich is 7 hours behind Guangzhou.

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