HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,773 km
4,830 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
7,773 km
4,830 mi / 4,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
79°
east

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HEL SZX
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code HEL SZX
ICAO Code EFHK ZGSZ
City Helsinki Shenzhen
Country Finland China
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 179 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 22.640000, 113.810000

Helsinki (HEL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 7,773 kilometers (4,830 miles / 4,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Helsinki, it's 17:42 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.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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