SZX
Shenzhen
China
12,349 km
7,673 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
12,349 km
7,673 mi / 6,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
302°
west northwest

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SZX THI
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code SZX THI
ICAO Code ZGSZ GQNC
City Shenzhen Tichitt
Country China Mauritania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 13 ft 561 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 18.450000, -9.520000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 12,349 kilometers (7,673 miles / 6,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Mauritania. 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 15:43 in Shenzhen, it's 07:43 in Tichitt. 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 Tichitt (THI) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 56° (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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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