AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
9,204 km
5,719 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,204 km
5,719 mi / 4,970 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
306°
northwest

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AKL SZX
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code AKL SZX
ICAO Code NZAA ZGSZ
City Auckland Shenzhen
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 22.640000, 113.810000

Auckland (AKL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,204 kilometers (5,719 miles / 4,970 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:54 in Auckland, it's 18:54 in Shenzhen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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