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Flights from Zurich to Nanjing

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Nanjing. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 14h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 37m
ZRHNKGICN

Zurich to Nanjing at a glance

Fastest journey14h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Nanjing

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

1
ZRH Seoul (ICN) NKG
Leg 1: Korean Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 37m
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2
ZRH Hong Kong (HKG) NKG
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, SWISS · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 33m
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3
ZRH Bangkok (BKK) NKG
Leg 1: SWISS, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~17h 13m
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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
8,777 km5,451 miles
Journey time
14h 37mestimate
Time difference
+7hNanjing vs Zurich
Currency in Nanjing
CNY
Airports
ZRH → NKG

Flights from Zurich to Nanjing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Nanjing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong 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 Nanjing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,777 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Nanjing?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Bangkok (BKK). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Nanjing?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Nanjing?
Nanjing is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.

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