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Connecting route · China → Switzerland

Flights from Sanya to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Sanya to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Shanghai, about 14h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 14h 22m
SYXZRHFRA

Sanya to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey14h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Sanya 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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SYX Frankfurt (FRA) ZRH
Leg 1: Condor · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 22m
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SYX Shanghai (PVG) ZRH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~16h 09m
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3
SYX Hong Kong (HKG) ZRH
Leg 1: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~15h 55m
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SYX Bangkok (BKK) ZRH
Leg 1: Condor · Leg 2: SWISS, Thai Airways
Self-transfer likely ~16h 08m
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SYX Singapore (SIN) ZRH
Leg 1: Cambodia Airways, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~18h 51m
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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
9,317 km5,786 miles
Journey time
14h 22mestimate
Time difference
-7hZurich vs Sanya
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
SYX → ZRH

Flights from Sanya to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sanya to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Shanghai and Hong Kong. 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 Sanya to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,317 km.
Where do you change planes between Sanya and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Bangkok (BKK). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sanya and Zurich?
Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Sanya and Zurich?
Zurich is 7 hours behind Sanya.

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