MIC
Minneapolis
United States
11,999 km
7,456 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,999 km
7,456 mi / 6,479 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Chicago
Heading
334°
north northwest

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MIC SZX
Airport Name Crystal Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MIC SZX
ICAO Code KMIC ZGSZ
City Minneapolis Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 869 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 45.060000, -93.350000 22.640000, 113.810000

Minneapolis (MIC) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,999 kilometers (7,456 miles / 6,479 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 08:32 in Minneapolis, it's 22:32 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.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Minneapolis (MIC) follows a heading of 20° (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 Crystal Airport (MIC) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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