SZX
Shenzhen
China
8,987 km
5,584 miles
THU
Thule
Greenland
Distance
8,987 km
5,584 mi / 4,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
north

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SZX THU
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Thule Air Base
IATA Code SZX THU
ICAO Code ZGSZ BGTL
City Shenzhen Thule
Country China Greenland
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Thule
Elevation 13 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 76.530000, -68.700000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Thule (THU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Thule Air Base (THU) in Thule, Greenland is 8,987 kilometers (5,584 miles / 4,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:41 in Shenzhen, it's 07:41 in Thule. With a 12-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 Thule (THU) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Thule Air Base (THU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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