MTX
Fairbanks
United States
8,128 km
5,051 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,128 km
5,051 mi / 4,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+17h
America/Anchorage
Heading
287°
west northwest

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MTX SZX
Airport Name Metro Field Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MTX SZX
ICAO Code KMTF ZGSZ
City Fairbanks Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Anchorage Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 432 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 64.810000, -147.760000 22.640000, 113.810000

Fairbanks (MTX) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Metro Field (MTX) in Fairbanks, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,128 kilometers (5,051 miles / 4,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 09:48 in Fairbanks, it's 02:48 in Shenzhen. With a 17-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 Fairbanks (MTX) follows a heading of 26° (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 Metro Field (MTX) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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