CPA
Harper
Liberia
12,992 km
8,073 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,992 km
8,073 mi / 7,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
62°
east northeast

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CPA SZX
Airport Name Cape Palmas Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code CPA SZX
ICAO Code GLCP ZGSZ
City Harper Shenzhen
Country Liberia China
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 4.380000, -7.700000 22.640000, 113.810000

Harper (CPA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) in Harper, Liberia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,992 kilometers (8,073 miles / 7,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Liberia 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 21:04 in Harper, it's 05:04 in Shenzhen. With a 8-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 Harper (CPA) follows a heading of 288° (west 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 Cape Palmas Airport (CPA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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