GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
9,797 km
6,088 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,797 km
6,088 mi / 5,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
64°
east northeast

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GAE SZX
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GAE SZX
ICAO Code DTTG ZGSZ
City Gabes Shenzhen
Country Tunisia China
Timezone Africa/Tunis Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 26 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 22.640000, 113.810000

Gabes (GAE) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,797 kilometers (6,088 miles / 5,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Tunisia 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 20:22 in Gabes, it's 03:22 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.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 306° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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