LAM
Los Alamos
United States
12,262 km
7,619 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,262 km
7,619 mi / 6,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Denver
Heading
321°
northwest

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LAM SZX
Airport Name Los Alamos Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LAM SZX
ICAO Code KLAM ZGSZ
City Los Alamos Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,171 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.880000, -106.270000 22.640000, 113.810000

Los Alamos (LAM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Los Alamos Airport (LAM) in Los Alamos, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,262 kilometers (7,619 miles / 6,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:44 in Los Alamos, it's 19:44 in Shenzhen. With a 15-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 7,158 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Los Alamos Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Los Alamos (LAM) follows a heading of 34° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Los Alamos Airport (LAM) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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