Shanghai (PVG) to Zurich (ZRH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,612
miles
9,031
kilometers
4,877
nautical miles

🕐 11h 11m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (321°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,612 8,979
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,612 8,979
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,612 8,418
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,612 8,418
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,612 11,224
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,612 8,418
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 Shanghai to Zurich would take approximately 12 days compared to just 11h 11m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The PVG to ZRH route connects Shanghai, China with Zurich, Switzerland. This long-haul flight covers 5,612 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 321° from Shanghai. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) serves Shanghai, China.

🛬 About ZRH

Zürich Airport

Zürich Airport (ZRH) serves Zurich, Switzerland.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zürich Airport is 5,612 miles (9,031 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from PVG to ZRH typically take around 11h 11m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,612 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.