LBV
Libreville
Gabon
11,463 km
7,123 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,463 km
7,123 mi / 6,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
67°
east northeast

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LBV SZX
Airport Name Leon M Ba Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LBV SZX
ICAO Code FOOL ZGSZ
City Libreville Shenzhen
Country Gabon China
Timezone Africa/Libreville Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 39 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 0.460000, 9.410000 22.640000, 113.810000

Libreville (LBV) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Leon M Ba Airport (LBV) in Libreville, Gabon to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,463 kilometers (7,123 miles / 6,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Gabon 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 16:29 in Libreville, it's 23:29 in Shenzhen. With a 7-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 Libreville (LBV) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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