SZX
Shenzhen
China
8,578 km
5,330 miles
UAS
Samburu South
Kenya
Distance
8,578 km
5,330 mi / 4,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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SZX UAS
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Samburu South Airport
IATA Code SZX UAS
ICAO Code ZGSZ HKSB
City Shenzhen Samburu South
Country China Kenya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 13 ft 3,295 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 0.530000, 37.530000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Samburu South (UAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Samburu South Airport (UAS) in Samburu South, Kenya is 8,578 kilometers (5,330 miles / 4,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Kenya. 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 21:48 in Shenzhen, it's 16:48 in Samburu South. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,282 feet between the two airports. Samburu South Airport sits higher than Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

The return flight from Samburu South (UAS) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 67° (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 Samburu South Airport (UAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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