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Flights from Zurich to Shenzhen

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Shenzhen. The fastest way is one stop via Bangkok or Singapore, about 20h 11m door to door (3 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Zurich to Shenzhen at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Zurich to Shenzhen

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 Bangkok (BKK) SZX
Leg 1: SWISS, Thai Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Maldivian
Thu13:45 ZRH05:08 BKK7h 07m connection12:15 BKK15:56 SZXThai Airways + Shenzhen Airlines
2 connections a week Same alliance Fastest 20h 11m
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ZRH Singapore (SIN) SZX
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines
Thu11:45 ZRH05:42 SIN8h 03m connection13:45 SIN17:33 SZXSingapore Airlines + China Southern Airlines
1 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 23h 48m
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3
ZRH Seoul (ICN) SZX
Leg 1: Korean Air, SWISS · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 59m
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4
ZRH Shanghai (PVG) SZX
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 19m
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5
ZRH Dubai (DXB) SZX
Leg 1: Emirates, SWISS · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~15h 50m
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ZRH Frankfurt (FRA) SZX
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China
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
+7hShenzhen vs Zurich
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
ZRH → SZX

Flights from Zurich to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Singapore and Seoul. 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 Shenzhen?
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 Zurich and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN), Seoul (ICN) and Shanghai (PVG). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Zurich and Shenzhen?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Zurich.

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