KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
6,766 km
4,204 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
6,766 km
4,204 mi / 3,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
82°
east

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KIK SZX
Airport Name Kirkuk Air Base Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KIK SZX
ICAO Code ORKK ZGSZ
City Kirkuk Shenzhen
Country Iraq China
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,061 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.470000, 44.350000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kirkuk (KIK) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 6,766 kilometers (4,204 miles / 3,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Iraq with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:46 in Kirkuk, it's 13:46 in Shenzhen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,048 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Kirkuk Air Base.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kirkuk (KIK) follows a heading of 299° (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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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