GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
9,539 km
5,927 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,539 km
5,927 mi / 5,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
304°
west northwest

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GIS SZX
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GIS SZX
ICAO Code NZGS ZGSZ
City Gisborne Shenzhen
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 15 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 22.640000, 113.810000

Gisborne (GIS) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,539 kilometers (5,927 miles / 5,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:18 in Gisborne, it's 07:18 in Shenzhen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Gisborne (GIS) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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