SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
9,793 km
6,085 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,793 km
6,085 mi / 5,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
55°
northeast

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SWS SZX
Airport Name Swansea Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SWS SZX
ICAO Code EGFH ZGSZ
City Swansea Shenzhen
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 299 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 51.610000, -4.070000 22.640000, 113.810000

Swansea (SWS) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,793 kilometers (6,085 miles / 5,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Kingdom 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 09:17 in Swansea, it's 17:17 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 Swansea (SWS) follows a heading of 327° (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 Swansea Airport (SWS) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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