SZX
Shenzhen
China
9,599 km
5,964 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
9,599 km
5,964 mi / 5,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
304°
northwest

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SZX TIP
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code SZX TIP
ICAO Code ZGSZ HLLT
City Shenzhen Tripoli
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 13 ft 263 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 32.660000, 13.160000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 9,599 kilometers (5,964 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Libya. 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 22:14 in Shenzhen, it's 16:14 in Tripoli. With a 6-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 Tripoli (TIP) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 65° (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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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