MGW
Morgantown
United States
12,949 km
8,046 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,949 km
8,046 mi / 6,992 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
346°
north northwest

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MGW SZX
Airport Name Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MGW SZX
ICAO Code KMGW ZGSZ
City Morgantown Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,244 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 39.600000, -79.900000 22.640000, 113.810000

Morgantown (MGW) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,949 kilometers (8,046 miles / 6,992 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 12:54 in Morgantown, it's 01:54 in Shenzhen. With a 13-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 1,231 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Morgantown (MGW) follows a heading of 12° (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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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