OLB
Olbia
Italy
9,498 km
5,902 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,498 km
5,902 mi / 5,129 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Rome
Heading
64°
east northeast

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OLB SZX
Airport Name Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code OLB SZX
ICAO Code LIEO ZGSZ
City Olbia Shenzhen
Country Italy China
Timezone Europe/Rome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 37 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 40.900000, 9.520000 22.640000, 113.810000

Olbia (OLB) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Olbia, Italy to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,498 kilometers (5,902 miles / 5,129 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:29 in Olbia, it's 01:29 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 Olbia (OLB) follows a heading of 313° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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