JAV
Ilulissat
Greenland
9,726 km
6,044 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,726 km
6,044 mi / 5,252 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Nuuk
Heading
14°
north northeast

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JAV SZX
Airport Name Ilulissat Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code JAV SZX
ICAO Code BGJN ZGSZ
City Ilulissat Shenzhen
Country Greenland China
Timezone America/Nuuk Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 95 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 69.240000, -51.060000 22.640000, 113.810000

Ilulissat (JAV) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilulissat Airport (JAV) in Ilulissat, Greenland to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,726 kilometers (6,044 miles / 5,252 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Greenland with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:39 in Ilulissat, it's 14:39 in Shenzhen. With a 10-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 Ilulissat (JAV) follows a heading of 355° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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