BRU
Brussels
Belgium
9,331 km
5,798 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,331 km
5,798 mi / 5,038 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Brussels
Heading
61°
east northeast

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BRU SZX
Airport Name Brussels Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BRU SZX
ICAO Code EBBR ZGSZ
City Brussels Shenzhen
Country Belgium China
Timezone Europe/Brussels Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 184 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 50.900000, 4.480000 22.640000, 113.810000

Brussels (BRU) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brussels Airport (BRU) in Brussels, Belgium to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,331 kilometers (5,798 miles / 5,038 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Belgium 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 10:29 in Brussels, it's 17:29 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.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Brussels (BRU) follows a heading of 323° (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 Brussels Airport (BRU) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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