RIM
Rodriguez de Mendoza
Peru
17,839 km
11,085 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
17,839 km
11,085 mi / 9,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Lima
Heading
327°
north northwest

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RIM SZX
Airport Name San Nicolas Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code RIM SZX
ICAO Code SPLN ZGSZ
City Rodriguez de Mendoza Shenzhen
Country Peru China
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,082 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -6.390000, -77.500000 22.640000, 113.810000

Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 17,839 kilometers (11,085 miles / 9,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Peru 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 15:49 in Rodriguez de Mendoza, it's 04:49 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,069 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than San Nicolas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) follows a heading of 36° (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 San Nicolas Airport (RIM) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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