CAO
Clayton
United States
12,385 km
7,695 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,385 km
7,695 mi / 6,687 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
323°
northwest

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CAO SZX
Airport Name Clayton Municipal Airpark Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code CAO SZX
ICAO Code KCAO ZGSZ
City Clayton Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,970 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.450000, -103.150000 22.640000, 113.810000

Clayton (CAO) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Clayton Municipal Airpark (CAO) in Clayton, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,385 kilometers (7,695 miles / 6,687 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:09 in Clayton, it's 13:09 in Shenzhen. With a 15-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 4,957 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Clayton Municipal Airpark.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Clayton (CAO) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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