SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
5,159 km
3,205 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
5,159 km
3,205 mi / 2,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SIL SZX
Airport Name Sila Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SIL SZX
ICAO Code AYSG ZGSZ
City Sila Mission Shenzhen
Country Papua New Guinea China
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,230 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -9.070000, 148.390000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sila Mission (SIL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 5,159 kilometers (3,205 miles / 2,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Papua New Guinea with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:32 in Sila Mission, it's 00:32 in Shenzhen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,217 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Sila Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sila Mission (SIL) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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