SZX
Shenzhen
China
12,946 km
8,045 miles
THC
Tchien
Liberia
Distance
12,946 km
8,045 mi / 6,991 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

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SZX THC
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Tchien Airport
IATA Code SZX THC
ICAO Code ZGSZ GLTN
City Shenzhen Tchien
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 13 ft 790 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 6.050000, -8.140000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Tchien (THC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Tchien Airport (THC) in Tchien, Liberia is 12,946 kilometers (8,045 miles / 6,991 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Liberia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:18 in Shenzhen, it's 14:18 in Tchien. 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 Tchien (THC) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Tchien Airport (THC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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