SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
16,657 km
10,350 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
16,657 km
10,350 mi / 8,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Punta_Arenas
Heading
186°
south

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SMB SZX
Airport Name Franco Bianco Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SMB SZX
ICAO Code SCSB ZGSZ
City Cerro Sombrero Shenzhen
Country Chile China
Timezone America/Punta_Arenas Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 104 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -52.740000, -69.330000 22.640000, 113.810000

Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 16,657 kilometers (10,350 miles / 8,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:15 in Cerro Sombrero, it's 01:15 in Shenzhen. With a 11-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 Cerro Sombrero (SMB) follows a heading of 176° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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