RME
Rome
United States
12,630 km
7,848 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,630 km
7,848 mi / 6,820 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
351°
north

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RME SZX
Airport Name Griffiss International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code RME SZX
ICAO Code KRME ZGSZ
City Rome Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 504 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 43.230000, -75.410000 22.640000, 113.810000

Rome (RME) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Griffiss International Airport (RME) in Rome, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,630 kilometers (7,848 miles / 6,820 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 16:29 in Rome, it's 05:29 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 Rome (RME) follows a heading of 7° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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