SZX
Shenzhen
China
11,420 km
7,096 miles
TLR
Tulare
United States
Distance
11,420 km
7,096 mi / 6,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
41°
northeast

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SZX TLR
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Mefford Field
IATA Code SZX TLR
ICAO Code ZGSZ KTLR
City Shenzhen Tulare
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 265 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 36.160000, -119.330000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Tulare (TLR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Mefford Field (TLR) in Tulare, United States is 11,420 kilometers (7,096 miles / 6,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 United States. 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 19:50 in Shenzhen, it's 03:50 in Tulare. With a 16-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 Tulare (TLR) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 311° (northwest). 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 Mefford Field (TLR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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