NUK
Nukutavake
French Polynesia
12,546 km
7,796 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,546 km
7,796 mi / 6,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NUK SZX
Airport Name Nukutavake Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code NUK SZX
ICAO Code NTGW ZGSZ
City Nukutavake Shenzhen
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -19.290000, -138.770000 22.640000, 113.810000

Nukutavake (NUK) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nukutavake Airport (NUK) in Nukutavake, French Polynesia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,546 kilometers (7,796 miles / 6,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:59 in Nukutavake, it's 02:59 in Shenzhen. With a 18-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 Nukutavake (NUK) follows a heading of 102° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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