SPC
Sta Cruz de la Palma
Spain
12,307 km
7,647 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,307 km
7,647 mi / 6,645 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/Canary
Heading
48°
northeast

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SPC SZX
Airport Name La Palma Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SPC SZX
ICAO Code GCLA ZGSZ
City Sta Cruz de la Palma Shenzhen
Country Spain China
Timezone Atlantic/Canary Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 107 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 28.630000, -17.760000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from La Palma Airport (SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, Spain to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,307 kilometers (7,647 miles / 6,645 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 Spain 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 14:59 in Sta Cruz de la Palma, it's 22:59 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 Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) follows a heading of 315° (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 La Palma Airport (SPC) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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