SNN
Shannon
Ireland
9,983 km
6,203 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,983 km
6,203 mi / 5,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
51°
northeast

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SNN SZX
Airport Name Shannon Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SNN SZX
ICAO Code EINN ZGSZ
City Shannon Shenzhen
Country Ireland China
Timezone Europe/Dublin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 46 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.700000, -8.920000 22.640000, 113.810000

Shannon (SNN) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shannon Airport (SNN) in Shannon, Ireland to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,983 kilometers (6,203 miles / 5,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:06 in Shannon, it's 22:06 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 Shannon (SNN) follows a heading of 329° (north 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 Shannon Airport (SNN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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