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Connecting route · Switzerland → China

Flights from Zurich to Guangzhou

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Guangzhou. 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
ZRHCANPVG

Zurich to Guangzhou at a glance

Fastest journey14h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Belgrade

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Guangzhou

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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ZRH Shanghai (PVG) CAN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 17m
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2
ZRH Belgrade (BEG) CAN
Leg 1: Air Serbia, SWISS · Leg 2: Air Serbia, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 13m
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3
ZRH Bangkok (BKK) CAN
Leg 1: SWISS, Thai Airways · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 57m
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4
ZRH Hong Kong (HKG) CAN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, SWISS · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~14h 16m
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ZRH Seoul (ICN) CAN
Leg 1: Korean Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 56m
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ZRH Istanbul (IST) CAN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, 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
+7hGuangzhou vs Zurich
Currency in Guangzhou
CNY
Airports
ZRH → CAN

Flights from Zurich to Guangzhou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Guangzhou?
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 Zurich to Guangzhou?
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 Zurich and Guangzhou?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Belgrade (BEG), Bangkok (BKK) and Hong Kong (HKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Guangzhou?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Guangzhou?
Guangzhou is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.

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