IAM
Amenas
Algeria
10,125 km
6,291 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,125 km
6,291 mi / 5,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
64°
east northeast

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IAM SZX
Airport Name In Amenas Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code IAM SZX
ICAO Code DAUZ ZGSZ
City Amenas Shenzhen
Country Algeria China
Timezone Africa/Algiers Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,847 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 9.640000 22.640000, 113.810000

Amenas (IAM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from In Amenas Airport (IAM) in Amenas, Algeria to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,125 kilometers (6,291 miles / 5,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 15:03 in Amenas, it's 22:03 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,834 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than In Amenas Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Amenas (IAM) follows a heading of 301° (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 In Amenas Airport (IAM) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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