The flight distance from Oudtshoorn Airport (OUH) in Oudtshoorn, South Africa to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,518 kilometers (7,157 miles / 6,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 South Africa 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 01:01 in Oudtshoorn, it's 07:01 in Shenzhen. With a 6-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 1,050 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Oudtshoorn Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Oudtshoorn (OUH) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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