LUD
Luderitz
Namibia
11,921 km
7,407 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,921 km
7,407 mi / 6,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
73°
east northeast

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LUD SZX
Airport Name Luderitz Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LUD SZX
ICAO Code FYLZ ZGSZ
City Luderitz Shenzhen
Country Namibia China
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 457 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -26.690000, 15.240000 22.640000, 113.810000

Luderitz (LUD) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luderitz Airport (LUD) in Luderitz, Namibia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,921 kilometers (7,407 miles / 6,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Namibia 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 21:27 in Luderitz, it's 03:27 in Shenzhen. With a 6-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 Luderitz (LUD) follows a heading of 248° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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