China to Switzerland Β· 5,612 miles (9,032 km)

Shanghai (PVG) to Zurich (ZRH) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Zurich (ZRH): China Eastern Airlines and SWISS. The two airports are 5,612 miles (9,032 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam and SWISS is in Star Alliance. There are also 41 ways to fly it with one stop, through Munich, Vienna and Frankfurt and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PVG to ZRH

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • SWISS logo
    SWISSStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book PVG to ZRH with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PVG to ZRH with one stop

41 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
    Air China logo
    Lufthansa logo
    Lufthansa logo
    SWISS logo
    Air Dolomiti logo
  • Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
    Austrian Airlines logo
    Austrian Airlines logo
    2L
  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa the whole way
    Air China logo
    Lufthansa logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Lufthansa logo
    SWISS logo
    Condor logo
    +1
  • Via Budapest (BUD)Shanghai Airlines, then SWISS
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
  • Via Helsinki (HEL)Finnair the whole way
    Finnair logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    Finnair logo
  • Via Copenhagen (CPH)China Eastern Airlines, then SWISS and Scandinavian Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
    Scandinavian Airlines logo
  • Via Stockholm (ARN)China Eastern Airlines, then SWISS and Scandinavian Airlines
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
    Scandinavian Airlines logo
  • Via Venice (VCE)China Eastern Airlines, then SWISS
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
  • Via Milan (MXP)Air China and China Eastern Airlines, then SWISS and Ethiopian Airlines
    Air China logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
  • Via Belgrade (BEG)Air Serbia the whole way
    Air Serbia logo
    Air Serbia logo
    SWISS logo
  • Via Geneva (GVA)China Eastern Airlines, then SWISS
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
  • Via Brussels (BRU)Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, then SWISS and Brussels Airlines
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Juneyao Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
    Brussels Airlines logo
  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
    KLM logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    KLM logo
    SWISS logo
  • Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air the whole way
    Spring Airlines logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
    Korean Air logo
    SWISS logo
  • Via Tbilisi (TBS)China Eastern Airlines, then Edelweiss Air
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Edelweiss Air logo
See all 41 in Routes

PVG to ZRH: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to ZRH?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and SWISS (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Zurich (ZRH).

How far is Shanghai from Zurich by plane?

Shanghai (PVG) and Zurich (ZRH) are 5,612 miles (9,032 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PVG to ZRH award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PVG to ZRH cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PVG to ZRH with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Shanghai and Zurich?

The most direct connections are through Munich (MUC), Vienna (VIE), Frankfurt (FRA), Budapest (BUD) and Helsinki (HEL). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Munich.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.