SZX
Shenzhen
China
12,066 km
7,498 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
12,066 km
7,498 mi / 6,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
329°
north northwest

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SZX TER
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code SZX TER
ICAO Code ZGSZ LPLA
City Shenzhen Lajes
Country China Portugal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 13 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 38.760000, -27.090000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 12,066 kilometers (7,498 miles / 6,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:06 in Shenzhen, it's 13:06 in Lajes. With a 9-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 Lajes (TER) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 38° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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