BMM
Bitam
Gabon
11,179 km
6,946 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,179 km
6,946 mi / 6,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
67°
east northeast

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BMM SZX
Airport Name Bitam Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BMM SZX
ICAO Code FOOB ZGSZ
City Bitam Shenzhen
Country Gabon China
Timezone Africa/Libreville Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,969 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 2.080000, 11.490000 22.640000, 113.810000

Bitam (BMM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bitam Airport (BMM) in Bitam, Gabon to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,179 kilometers (6,946 miles / 6,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Gabon 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 21:00 in Bitam, it's 04:00 in Shenzhen. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,956 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Bitam Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Bitam (BMM) follows a heading of 277° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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