SMW
Smara
EH
11,985 km
7,447 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,985 km
7,447 mi / 6,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
52°
northeast

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SMW SZX
Airport Name Smara Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SMW SZX
ICAO Code GMMA ZGSZ
City Smara Shenzhen
Country EH China
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 350 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.730000, -11.680000 22.640000, 113.810000

Smara (SMW) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Smara Airport (SMW) in Smara, EH to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,985 kilometers (7,447 miles / 6,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 EH with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Smara, it's 01:23 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 Smara (SMW) follows a heading of 310° (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 Smara Airport (SMW) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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