PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
16,695 km
10,374 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
16,695 km
10,374 mi / 9,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Maceio
Heading
60°
east northeast

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PAV SZX
Airport Name Paulo Afonso Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code PAV SZX
ICAO Code SBUF ZGSZ
City Paulo Afonso Shenzhen
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Maceio Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 883 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -9.400000, -38.250000 22.640000, 113.810000

Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 16,695 kilometers (10,374 miles / 9,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Brazil 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 09:34 in Paulo Afonso, it's 20:34 in Shenzhen. With a 11-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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) follows a heading of 292° (west 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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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