RBF
Big Bear City
United States
11,728 km
7,287 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,728 km
7,287 mi / 6,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

RBF SZX
Airport Name Big Bear City Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code RBF SZX
ICAO Code KL35 ZGSZ
City Big Bear City Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,752 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 34.260000, -116.860000 22.640000, 113.810000

Big Bear City (RBF) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Bear City Airport (RBF) in Big Bear City, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,728 kilometers (7,287 miles / 6,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:11 in Big Bear City, it's 02:11 in Shenzhen. With a 16-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 6,739 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Big Bear City Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Big Bear City (RBF) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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