LEC
Lencois
Brazil
17,149 km
10,656 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
17,149 km
10,656 mi / 9,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Bahia
Heading
63°
east northeast

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LEC SZX
Airport Name Chapada Diamantina Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LEC SZX
ICAO Code SBLE ZGSZ
City Lencois Shenzhen
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,676 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -12.480000, -41.280000 22.640000, 113.810000

Lencois (LEC) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) in Lencois, Brazil to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 17,149 kilometers (10,656 miles / 9,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Lencois, it's 00:08 in Shenzhen. With a 11-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 1,663 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Chapada Diamantina Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Lencois (LEC) follows a heading of 289° (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 Chapada Diamantina Airport (LEC) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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