CYW
Celaya
Mexico
13,913 km
8,645 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
13,913 km
8,645 mi / 7,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
320°
northwest

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CYW SZX
Airport Name Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code CYW SZX
ICAO Code MMCY ZGSZ
City Celaya Shenzhen
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,709 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 20.550000, -100.890000 22.640000, 113.810000

Celaya (CYW) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) in Celaya, Mexico to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 13,913 kilometers (8,645 miles / 7,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Mexico 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 17:19 in Celaya, it's 07:19 in Shenzhen. With a 14-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 5,696 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Celaya (CYW) follows a heading of 41° (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 Captain Rogelio Castillo National Airport (CYW) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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