OTU
El Rhin
Colombia
16,590 km
10,308 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
16,590 km
10,308 mi / 8,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
344°
north northwest

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OTU SZX
Airport Name Otu Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code OTU SZX
ICAO Code SKOT ZGSZ
City El Rhin Shenzhen
Country Colombia China
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,060 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.010000, -74.720000 22.640000, 113.810000

El Rhin (OTU) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Otu Airport (OTU) in El Rhin, Colombia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 16,590 kilometers (10,308 miles / 8,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:33 in El Rhin, it's 04:33 in Shenzhen. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,047 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Otu Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to El Rhin (OTU) follows a heading of 17° (north 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 Otu Airport (OTU) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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