RMS
Ramstein
Germany
9,210 km
5,723 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,210 km
5,723 mi / 4,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
63°
east northeast

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RMS SZX
Airport Name Ramstein Air Base Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code RMS SZX
ICAO Code ETAR ZGSZ
City Ramstein Shenzhen
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 776 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 49.440000, 7.600000 22.640000, 113.810000

Ramstein (RMS) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,210 kilometers (5,723 miles / 4,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Ramstein, it's 01:13 in Shenzhen. With a 7-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 Ramstein (RMS) follows a heading of 321° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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