CRE
North Myrtle Beach
United States
13,599 km
8,450 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
13,599 km
8,450 mi / 7,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
346°
north northwest

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CRE SZX
Airport Name Grand Strand Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code CRE SZX
ICAO Code KCRE ZGSZ
City North Myrtle Beach Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 32 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.810000, -78.720000 22.640000, 113.810000

North Myrtle Beach (CRE) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Strand Airport (CRE) in North Myrtle Beach, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 13,599 kilometers (8,450 miles / 7,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 14:11 in North Myrtle Beach, it's 03:11 in Shenzhen. With a 13-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 North Myrtle Beach (CRE) follows a heading of 12° (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 Grand Strand Airport (CRE) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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