RIH
Río Hato
Panama
16,247 km
10,095 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
16,247 km
10,095 mi / 8,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Panama
Heading
337°
north northwest

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RIH SZX
Airport Name Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code RIH SZX
ICAO Code MPSM ZGSZ
City Río Hato Shenzhen
Country Panama China
Timezone America/Panama Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 105 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 8.380000, -80.130000 22.640000, 113.810000

Río Hato (RIH) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) in Río Hato, Panama to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 16,247 kilometers (10,095 miles / 8,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 Panama 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 19:00 in Río Hato, it's 08:00 in Shenzhen. With a 13-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 Río Hato (RIH) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Cap Scarlet R. Martínez L. Airport (RIH) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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