KSS
Sikasso
Mali
12,423 km
7,719 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,423 km
7,719 mi / 6,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
60°
east northeast

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KSS SZX
Airport Name Sikasso Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KSS SZX
ICAO Code GASK ZGSZ
City Sikasso Shenzhen
Country Mali China
Timezone Africa/Bamako Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,378 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 11.330000, -5.700000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sikasso (KSS) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sikasso Airport (KSS) in Sikasso, Mali to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,423 kilometers (7,719 miles / 6,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 20:39 in Sikasso, it's 04:39 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,365 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Sikasso Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sikasso (KSS) follows a heading of 293° (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 Sikasso Airport (KSS) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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