PKW
Selebi Phikwe Airport
Botswana
10,547 km
6,554 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,547 km
6,554 mi / 5,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Gaborone
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

PKW SZX
Airport Name Selebi Phikwe Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code PKW SZX
ICAO Code FBSP ZGSZ
City N/A Shenzhen
Country Botswana China
Timezone Africa/Gaborone Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,925 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.060000, 27.830000 22.640000, 113.810000

Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) in Selebi Phikwe Airport, Botswana to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,547 kilometers (6,554 miles / 5,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Botswana 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 15:03 in Selebi Phikwe Airport, it's 21:03 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 2,912 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Selebi Phikwe Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) follows a heading of 248° (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 Selebi Phikwe Airport (PKW) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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