Beijing (PEK) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,953
miles
7,971
kilometers
4,304
nautical miles

🕐 9h 56m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (317°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,953 7,925
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,953 7,925
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,953 7,430
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,953 7,430
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,953 9,906
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,953 7,430
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Beijing to Zurich would take approximately 11 days compared to just 9h 56m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The PEK to ZRH route connects Beijing, China with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 4,953 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from China to Switzerland. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 317° from Beijing. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, China.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Beijing Capital International Airport to Zürich Airport is 4,953 miles (7,971 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PEK to ZRH typically take around 9h 56m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,953 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.