NLO
Ndolo Airport
DR Congo
11,062 km
6,874 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,062 km
6,874 mi / 5,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Kinshasa
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NLO SZX
Airport Name Ndolo Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code NLO SZX
ICAO Code FZAB ZGSZ
City N/A Shenzhen
Country DR Congo China
Timezone Africa/Kinshasa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 915 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -4.330000, 15.330000 22.640000, 113.810000

Ndolo Airport (NLO) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ndolo Airport (NLO) in Ndolo Airport, DR Congo to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,062 kilometers (6,874 miles / 5,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 DR Congo with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:27 in Ndolo Airport, it's 03:27 in Shenzhen. With a 7-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 Ndolo Airport (NLO) follows a heading of 269° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ndolo Airport (NLO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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