KED
Kaedi
Mauritania
12,842 km
7,979 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,842 km
7,979 mi / 6,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
54°
northeast

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KED SZX
Airport Name Kaedi Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KED SZX
ICAO Code GQNK ZGSZ
City Kaedi Shenzhen
Country Mauritania China
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 66 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 16.160000, -13.510000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kaedi (KED) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kaedi Airport (KED) in Kaedi, Mauritania to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,842 kilometers (7,979 miles / 6,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Mauritania 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 21:44 in Kaedi, it's 05:44 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 Kaedi (KED) follows a heading of 302° (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 Kaedi Airport (KED) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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