KNZ
Kenieba
Mali
12,850 km
7,984 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,850 km
7,984 mi / 6,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KNZ SZX
Airport Name Kenieba Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KNZ SZX
ICAO Code GAKA ZGSZ
City Kenieba Shenzhen
Country Mali China
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 449 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 12.830000, -11.250000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kenieba (KNZ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenieba Airport (KNZ) in Kenieba, Mali to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,850 kilometers (7,984 miles / 6,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Mali 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 20:01 in Kenieba, it's 04:01 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 Kenieba (KNZ) follows a heading of 298° (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 Kenieba Airport (KNZ) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.