BLR
Bangalore
India
4,426 km
2,750 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
4,426 km
2,750 mi / 2,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
64°
east northeast

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BLR SQJ
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code BLR SQJ
ICAO Code VOBL ZSSM
City Bangalore Sanming
Country India China
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,000 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 26.430000, 117.840000

Bangalore (BLR) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 4,426 kilometers (2,750 miles / 2,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:22 in Bangalore, it's 16:52 in Sanming.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,180 feet between the two airports. Sanming Shaxian Airport sits lower than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 259° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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