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Connecting route · Switzerland → China

Flights from Zurich to Sanya

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Sanya. 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
ZRHSYXFRA

Zurich to Sanya at a glance

Fastest journey14h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Sanya

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

1
ZRH Frankfurt (FRA) SYX
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Condor
One airline, one ticket ~14h 22m
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2
ZRH Shanghai (PVG) SYX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 09m
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3
ZRH Hong Kong (HKG) SYX
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, SWISS · Leg 2: HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 55m
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4
ZRH Bangkok (BKK) SYX
Leg 1: SWISS, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Condor
Self-transfer likely ~16h 08m
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ZRH Singapore (SIN) SYX
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Cambodia Airways, SCAT Airlines
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
+7hSanya vs Zurich
Currency in Sanya
CNY
Airports
ZRH → SYX

Flights from Zurich to Sanya: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Sanya?
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 Zurich to Sanya?
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 Zurich and Sanya?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Shanghai (PVG), Hong Kong (HKG) and Bangkok (BKK). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Sanya?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Sanya: Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Sanya?
Sanya is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.

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