IOM
Castletown
IM
9,664 km
6,005 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,664 km
6,005 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Isle_of_Man
Heading
54°
northeast

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IOM SZX
Airport Name Isle of Man Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code IOM SZX
ICAO Code EGNS ZGSZ
City Castletown Shenzhen
Country IM China
Timezone Europe/Isle_of_Man Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 52 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 54.080000, -4.620000 22.640000, 113.810000

Castletown (IOM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Isle of Man Airport (IOM) in Castletown, IM to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,664 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 IM with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:58 in Castletown, it's 16:58 in Shenzhen. With a 8-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 Castletown (IOM) follows a heading of 329° (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 Isle of Man Airport (IOM) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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