AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
12,679 km
7,879 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,679 km
7,879 mi / 6,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
53°
northeast

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AJJ SZX
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code AJJ SZX
ICAO Code GQNJ ZGSZ
City Akjoujt Shenzhen
Country Mauritania China
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 403 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 22.640000, 113.810000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,679 kilometers (7,879 miles / 6,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Mauritania with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Akjoujt, it's 10:57 in Shenzhen. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Akjoujt (AJJ) follows a heading of 306° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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