FIH
Kinshasa
DR Congo
11,053 km
6,868 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,053 km
6,868 mi / 5,968 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
68°
east northeast

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FIH SZX
Airport Name Ndjili International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code FIH SZX
ICAO Code FZAA ZGSZ
City Kinshasa Shenzhen
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,027 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -4.390000, 15.440000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kinshasa (FIH) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndjili International Airport (FIH) in Kinshasa, DR Congo to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,053 kilometers (6,868 miles / 5,968 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 DR Congo with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:52 in Kinshasa, it's 23:52 in Shenzhen. With a 7-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 1,014 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Ndjili International Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kinshasa (FIH) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ndjili International Airport (FIH) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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