SQL
San Carlos
United States
11,124 km
6,912 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,124 km
6,912 mi / 6,007 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
309°
northwest

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SQL SZX
Airport Name San Carlos Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SQL SZX
ICAO Code KSQL ZGSZ
City San Carlos Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 37.510000, -122.250000 22.640000, 113.810000

San Carlos (SQL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,124 kilometers (6,912 miles / 6,007 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:00 in San Carlos, it's 22:00 in Shenzhen. With a 16-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 San Carlos (SQL) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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