HLA
Johannesburg
South Africa
10,702 km
6,650 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,702 km
6,650 mi / 5,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
68°
east northeast

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HLA SZX
Airport Name Lanseria Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code HLA SZX
ICAO Code FALA ZGSZ
City Johannesburg Shenzhen
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,517 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -25.940000, 27.930000 22.640000, 113.810000

Johannesburg (HLA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lanseria Airport (HLA) in Johannesburg, South Africa to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,702 kilometers (6,650 miles / 5,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 South Africa 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 22:17 in Johannesburg, it's 04:17 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 4,504 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Lanseria Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Johannesburg (HLA) follows a heading of 244° (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 Lanseria Airport (HLA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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