BEX
Benson
United Kingdom
9,622 km
5,979 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,622 km
5,979 mi / 5,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
57°
east northeast

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BEX SZX
Airport Name RAF Benson Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BEX SZX
ICAO Code EGUB ZGSZ
City Benson Shenzhen
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 226 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 51.620000, -1.100000 22.640000, 113.810000

Benson (BEX) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Benson (BEX) in Benson, United Kingdom to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,622 kilometers (5,979 miles / 5,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 20:44 in Benson, it's 04:44 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 Benson (BEX) 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 Benson (BEX) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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