QBX
Sobral
Brazil
16,524 km
10,268 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
16,524 km
10,268 mi / 8,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
51°
northeast

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QBX SZX
Airport Name Sobral Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code QBX SZX
ICAO Code SNOB ZGSZ
City Sobral Shenzhen
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 210 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -3.680000, -40.340000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sobral (QBX) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 16,524 kilometers (10,268 miles / 8,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 15:33 in Sobral, it's 02:33 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 Sobral (QBX) follows a heading of 303° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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