BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
9,471 km
5,885 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,471 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
58°
east northeast

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BEQ SZX
Airport Name RAF Honington Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BEQ SZX
ICAO Code EGXH ZGSZ
City Thetford Shenzhen
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 174 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 22.640000, 113.810000

Thetford (BEQ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,471 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:15 in Thetford, it's 01:15 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 Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 326° (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 RAF Honington (BEQ) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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