NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
15,749 km
9,786 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
15,749 km
9,786 mi / 8,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Managua
Heading
332°
north northwest

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NCR SZX
Airport Name San Carlos Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code NCR SZX
ICAO Code MNSC ZGSZ
City San Carlos Shenzhen
Country Nicaragua China
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 91 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 11.130000, -84.770000 22.640000, 113.810000

San Carlos (NCR) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 15,749 kilometers (9,786 miles / 8,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Nicaragua 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 16:04 in San Carlos, it's 06:04 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 San Carlos (NCR) follows a heading of 30° (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 San Carlos (NCR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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