DRF
Kenai
United States
8,043 km
4,998 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,043 km
4,998 mi / 4,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
285°
west northwest

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DRF SZX
Airport Name Drift River Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code DRF SZX
ICAO Code 3AK5 ZGSZ
City Kenai Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 30 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 60.590000, -152.160000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kenai (DRF) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Drift River Airport (DRF) in Kenai, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,043 kilometers (4,998 miles / 4,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 07:08 in Kenai, it's 00:08 in Shenzhen. With a 17-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 Kenai (DRF) 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 Drift River Airport (DRF) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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