BVR
Brava Island
Cape Verde
13,872 km
8,620 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
13,872 km
8,620 mi / 7,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Heading
48°
northeast

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BVR SZX
Airport Name Esperadinha Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BVR SZX
ICAO Code GVBR ZGSZ
City Brava Island Shenzhen
Country Cape Verde China
Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 64 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.860000, -24.750000 22.640000, 113.810000

Brava Island (BVR) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Esperadinha Airport (BVR) in Brava Island, Cape Verde to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 13,872 kilometers (8,620 miles / 7,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Cape Verde 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 01:17 in Brava Island, it's 10:17 in Shenzhen. With a 9-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 Brava Island (BVR) follows a heading of 309° (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 Esperadinha Airport (BVR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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