SZX
Shenzhen
China
11,691 km
7,265 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,691 km
7,265 mi / 6,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
294°
west northwest

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SZX TMQ
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code SZX TMQ
ICAO Code ZGSZ DFEM
City Shenzhen Tambao
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 13 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 14.800000, 0.050000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 11,691 kilometers (7,265 miles / 6,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 19:25 in Shenzhen, it's 11:25 in Tambao. 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 Tambao (TMQ) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 61° (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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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