The flight distance from Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 16,374 kilometers (10,174 miles / 8,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:46 in Fortaleza, it's 05:46 in Shenzhen. With a 11-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 Fortaleza (FOR) follows a heading of 301° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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