MCW
Mason City
United States
12,189 km
7,574 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,189 km
7,574 mi / 6,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

MCW SZX
Airport Name Mason City Municipal Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MCW SZX
ICAO Code KMCW ZGSZ
City Mason City Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,213 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 43.160000, -93.330000 22.640000, 113.810000

Mason City (MCW) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) in Mason City, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,189 kilometers (7,574 miles / 6,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 22:51 in Mason City, it's 12:51 in Shenzhen. With a 14-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 1,200 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Mason City Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Mason City (MCW) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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