Zurich to Singapore
13h 13m The flight from Zürich Airport (ZRH) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) covers 10,306 km (6,404 miles) and takes approximately 13h 13m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 85°, passing near 33.4° N, 68.3° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 18h 44m | 19h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 13h 13m | 13h 38m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 11h 27m | 11h 52m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 12h 07m | 12h 33m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| ZRH | SIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Zürich Airport | Singapore Changi Airport |
| City | Zurich | Singapore |
| Country | Switzerland | Singapore |
| ICAO | LSZH | WSSS |
| Coordinates | 47.4581, 8.5481 | 1.3502, 103.994 |
| Elevation | 1,417 ft | 22 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Zurich to Singapore?
A non-stop flight from Zurich (ZRH) to Singapore (SIN) takes about 13h 13m. The great-circle distance is 10,306 km (6,404 miles, 5,565 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 85°.
How far is Zurich from Singapore?
10,306 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,404 miles or 5,565 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between ZRH and SIN?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 10,306 km the route is within reach of long-range widebodies, though not every city pair is served non-stop. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 13h 13m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.