SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
10,698 km
6,647 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,698 km
6,647 mi / 5,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Lusaka
Heading
68°
east northeast

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SJQ SZX
Airport Name Sesheke Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SJQ SZX
ICAO Code FLSS ZGSZ
City Sesheke Shenzhen
Country Zambia China
Timezone Africa/Lusaka Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,100 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -17.480000, 24.300000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sesheke (SJQ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,698 kilometers (6,647 miles / 5,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 Zambia 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 01:04 in Sesheke, it's 07:04 in Shenzhen. With a 6-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 3,087 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Sesheke Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sesheke (SJQ) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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