GJL
Jijel
Algeria
9,989 km
6,207 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,989 km
6,207 mi / 5,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
61°
east northeast

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GJL SZX
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GJL SZX
ICAO Code DAAV ZGSZ
City Jijel Shenzhen
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 36 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 22.640000, 113.810000

Jijel (GJL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,989 kilometers (6,207 miles / 5,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Algeria 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 05:56 in Jijel, it's 12:56 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 Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 310° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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