GOU
Garoua
Cameroon
10,662 km
6,625 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,662 km
6,625 mi / 5,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
66°
east northeast

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GOU SZX
Airport Name Garoua International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GOU SZX
ICAO Code FKKR ZGSZ
City Garoua Shenzhen
Country Cameroon China
Timezone Africa/Douala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 794 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 9.340000, 13.370000 22.640000, 113.810000

Garoua (GOU) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, Cameroon to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,662 kilometers (6,625 miles / 5,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Cameroon 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 20:31 in Garoua, it's 03:31 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 Garoua (GOU) follows a heading of 283° (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 Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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