AFF
Colorado Springs
United States
12,071 km
7,500 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,071 km
7,500 mi / 6,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
323°
northwest

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AFF SZX
Airport Name Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code AFF SZX
ICAO Code KAFF ZGSZ
City Colorado Springs Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,576 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 39.000000, -104.800000 22.640000, 113.810000

Colorado Springs (AFF) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) in Colorado Springs, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,071 kilometers (7,500 miles / 6,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 United States 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 13:11 in Colorado Springs, it's 04:11 in Shenzhen. With a 15-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 6,563 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Colorado Springs (AFF) follows a heading of 31° (north 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 Davis Field (Usaf Academy Field) Airport (AFF) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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