GWE
Gweru
Zimbabwe
10,239 km
6,362 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,239 km
6,362 mi / 5,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Harare
Heading
67°
east northeast

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GWE SZX
Airport Name Thornhill Air Base Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GWE SZX
ICAO Code FVTL ZGSZ
City Gweru Shenzhen
Country Zimbabwe China
Timezone Africa/Harare Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,680 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -19.440000, 29.860000 22.640000, 113.810000

Gweru (GWE) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Thornhill Air Base (GWE) in Gweru, Zimbabwe to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,239 kilometers (6,362 miles / 5,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Zimbabwe 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 13:52 in Gweru, it's 19:52 in Shenzhen. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,667 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Thornhill Air Base.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Gweru (GWE) follows a heading of 250° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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