SZX
Shenzhen
China
9,259 km
5,753 miles
THO
Thorshofn
Iceland
Distance
9,259 km
5,753 mi / 4,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
342°
north northwest

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SZX THO
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Thorshofn Airport
IATA Code SZX THO
ICAO Code ZGSZ BITN
City Shenzhen Thorshofn
Country China Iceland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 13 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 66.220000, -15.340000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Thorshofn (THO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland is 9,259 kilometers (5,753 miles / 4,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Iceland. 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 07:09 in Shenzhen, it's 23:09 in Thorshofn. 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 Thorshofn (THO) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 46° (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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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