China Eastern AirlinesMU
Flights MU255 01:55 Tu Th Su
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Direct flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Zurich (ZRH): 6 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 71% of the last 7 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is on schedule. No cancellations were recorded across the 7 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 9,031 km, an estimated 12 hours 5 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Shanghai and Zurich. Updated 21 October 2026 at 23:09 UTC.
Today, PVG → ZRH
Thu 22 Oct · local times- 01:55 MU255China Eastern Airlines Left 02:09 +14 ZRH est. 07:28In the air · sched 07:55
- 10:45 LX189SWISS On scheduleT浦东(T2) ZRH 18:15scheduled
Checked PVG board 07:08 · ZRH board 01:09
PVG
Shanghai
smooth · +13
ZRH
Zurich
smooth · +9
9,031 km · ~12h 05m est.
Runs mixed · 2 airlines · 6x weekly · nonstop
71% on time
of the last 7 operated PVG → ZRH flights arrived within 15 minutes
Median arrival delay is +0 min. 0 of 7 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →
Median arrival+0 minacross the last 7 operated legs
Flight time~12h 05mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures6x2 direct airlines on the leg
The week
scheduled departures · origin local time06121824
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China Eastern AirlinesSwiss International Air Lines
Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.
Who flies it
observed on the boards · 7 daysSwiss International Air LinesLX
Flights LX189 10:45 Tu Th Su
History
operated legs · board outcomesActual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.
Full board history, day by day →
Airports right now
live boardsWeather lens
Current conditions put the pressure at ZRH: 38% odds of a 15+ minute delay and around +10 min expected when it bites, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →
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How the Shanghai to Zurich route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PVG to ZRH flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure
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PVG to ZRH questions
Is PVG–ZRH running on time right now?
Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at PVG is the weaker end, route health score 84/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on PVG–ZRH?
Operators schedule morning departures around 01:55 from PVG. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the ZRH delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from PVG to ZRH?
Great-circle distance is 9,031 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 667–804 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does PVG–ZRH fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 6 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.
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