NLD
Nuevo Laredo
Mexico
13,392 km
8,321 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
13,392 km
8,321 mi / 7,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
324°
northwest

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NLD SZX
Airport Name Quetzalcoatl International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code NLD SZX
ICAO Code MMNL ZGSZ
City Nuevo Laredo Shenzhen
Country Mexico China
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 484 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.440000, -99.570000 22.640000, 113.810000

Nuevo Laredo (NLD) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 13,392 kilometers (8,321 miles / 7,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 Mexico 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 21:28 in Nuevo Laredo, it's 11:28 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 Nuevo Laredo (NLD) follows a heading of 34° (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 Quetzalcoatl International Airport (NLD) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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