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Flights from Shenzhen to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Zurich. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Seoul, about 15h 37m door to door (25 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 16m
SZXZRHBKK

Shenzhen to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey14h 16mVia Bangkok, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Shenzhen 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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SZX Bangkok (BKK) ZRH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Maldivian · Leg 2: SWISS, Thai Airways
Tue09:30 SZX10:56 BKK1h 49m connection12:45 BKK19:07 ZRHShenzhen Airlines + SWISS
23 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 15h 37m
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SZX Seoul (ICN) ZRH
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air, SWISS
Mon02:45 SZX06:44 ICN3h 01m connection09:45 ICN15:37 ZRHAsiana Airlines + SWISS
2 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 18h 52m
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3
SZX Shanghai (PVG) ZRH
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 19m
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4
SZX Singapore (SIN) ZRH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~18h 37m
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5
SZX Dubai (DXB) ZRH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~15h 50m
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SZX Frankfurt (FRA) ZRH
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa
Same alliance ~14h 16m
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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
9,275 km5,760 miles
Journey time
14h 16mon current schedules
Time difference
-7hZurich vs Shenzhen
Currency in Zurich
CHF
Airports
SZX → ZRH

Flights from Shenzhen to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Zurich?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Seoul and Shanghai. 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 Shenzhen to Zurich?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,275 km.
Where do you change planes between Shenzhen and Zurich?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG) and Singapore (SIN). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Zurich?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Zurich?
Zurich is 7 hours behind Shenzhen.

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