AAZ
Quezaltenango
Guatemala
15,016 km
9,330 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
15,016 km
9,330 mi / 8,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Guatemala
Heading
326°
northwest

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AAZ SZX
Airport Name Quezaltenango Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code AAZ SZX
ICAO Code MGQZ ZGSZ
City Quezaltenango Shenzhen
Country Guatemala China
Timezone America/Guatemala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,779 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.870000, -91.500000 22.640000, 113.810000

Quezaltenango (AAZ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) in Quezaltenango, Guatemala to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 15,016 kilometers (9,330 miles / 8,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Guatemala with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Quezaltenango, it's 02:34 in Shenzhen. With a 14-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,766 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Quezaltenango Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Quezaltenango (AAZ) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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