SBI
Koundara
Guinea
13,056 km
8,113 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
13,056 km
8,113 mi / 7,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Conakry
Heading
56°
northeast

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SBI SZX
Airport Name Sambailo Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SBI SZX
ICAO Code GUSB ZGSZ
City Koundara Shenzhen
Country Guinea China
Timezone Africa/Conakry Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 295 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 12.570000, -13.360000 22.640000, 113.810000

Koundara (SBI) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sambailo Airport (SBI) in Koundara, Guinea to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 13,056 kilometers (8,113 miles / 7,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:35 in Koundara, it's 02:35 in Shenzhen. With a 8-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 Koundara (SBI) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Sambailo Airport (SBI) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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