DRE
Drummond Island
United States
12,179 km
7,567 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,179 km
7,567 mi / 6,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
343°
north northwest

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DRE SZX
Airport Name Drummond Island Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code DRE SZX
ICAO Code KDRM ZGSZ
City Drummond Island Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 668 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 46.010000, -83.740000 22.640000, 113.810000

Drummond Island (DRE) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drummond Island Airport (DRE) in Drummond Island, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,179 kilometers (7,567 miles / 6,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 16:00 in Drummond Island, it's 05:00 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 Drummond Island (DRE) follows a heading of 13° (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 Drummond Island Airport (DRE) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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