POG
Port Gentil
Gabon
11,582 km
7,196 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,582 km
7,196 mi / 6,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Libreville
Heading
67°
east northeast

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POG SZX
Airport Name Port Gentil Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code POG SZX
ICAO Code FOOG ZGSZ
City Port Gentil Shenzhen
Country Gabon China
Timezone Africa/Libreville Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -0.710000, 8.750000 22.640000, 113.810000

Port Gentil (POG) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Gentil Airport (POG) in Port Gentil, Gabon to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,582 kilometers (7,196 miles / 6,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Gabon 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 13:35 in Port Gentil, it's 20:35 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 Port Gentil (POG) follows a heading of 275° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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