KEF
Reykjavik
Iceland
9,672 km
6,010 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,672 km
6,010 mi / 5,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
40°
northeast

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KEF SZX
Airport Name Keflavik International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KEF SZX
ICAO Code BIKF ZGSZ
City Reykjavik Shenzhen
Country Iceland China
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 171 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 63.980000, -22.610000 22.640000, 113.810000

Reykjavik (KEF) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) in Reykjavik, Iceland to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,672 kilometers (6,010 miles / 5,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Reykjavik, it's 20:50 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 Reykjavik (KEF) follows a heading of 342° (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 Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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