KFA
Kiffa
Mauritania
12,631 km
7,848 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,631 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
55°
northeast

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KFA SZX
Airport Name Kiffa Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KFA SZX
ICAO Code GQNF ZGSZ
City Kiffa Shenzhen
Country Mauritania China
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 424 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 16.590000, -11.410000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kiffa (KFA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiffa Airport (KFA) in Kiffa, Mauritania to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,631 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 16:50 in Kiffa, it's 00:50 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 Kiffa (KFA) 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 Kiffa Airport (KFA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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