NRS
Imperial Beach
United States
11,836 km
7,355 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,836 km
7,355 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
312°
northwest

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NRS SZX
Airport Name Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code NRS SZX
ICAO Code KNRS ZGSZ
City Imperial Beach Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 23 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.570000, -117.110000 22.640000, 113.810000

Imperial Beach (NRS) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) in Imperial Beach, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,836 kilometers (7,355 miles / 6,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 06:07 in Imperial Beach, it's 22:07 in Shenzhen. With a 16-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 Imperial Beach (NRS) follows a heading of 43° (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 Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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