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Distance from Guangzhou to Zurich

9,172 km (5,699 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

9,172 km

Kilometers

5,699 miles

Miles

~11h 17m

Est. Flight

7h

Time Difference

Guangzhou

China
Area: 7,434 km²
Population: 18.68M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 21m

Zurich

Switzerland
Area: 88 km²
Population: 0.43M
Timezone: UTC+1
Elevation: 408m

Guangzhou and Zurich sit on different continents, with a straight-line distance that would take roughly 11h 17m by commercial jet.

Guangzhou is known for Canton Tower and Cantonese cuisine (dim sum), while Zurich is famous for Banking and finance and Lake Zurich.

In terms of city area, Guangzhou is 84.5x larger than Zurich. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Guangzhou from Zurich?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Guangzhou to Zurich is 9,172 km (5,699 miles).

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Zurich?

A direct flight would take approximately 11h 17m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Guangzhou bigger than Zurich?

Guangzhou is larger at 7,434 km², compared to 88 km².

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