EKN
Elkins
United States
13,027 km
8,094 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
13,027 km
8,094 mi / 7,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

EKN SZX
Airport Name Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code EKN SZX
ICAO Code KEKN ZGSZ
City Elkins Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,987 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 38.890000, -79.860000 22.640000, 113.810000

Elkins (EKN) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) in Elkins, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 13,027 kilometers (8,094 miles / 7,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 14:27 in Elkins, it's 03:27 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,974 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Elkins (EKN) 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 Elkins/Randolph County (Jennings Randolph Field) Airport (EKN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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