SZX
Shenzhen
China
12,528 km
7,784 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
12,528 km
7,784 mi / 6,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
310°
northwest

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SZX VIL
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code SZX VIL
ICAO Code ZGSZ GMMH
City Shenzhen Dakhla
Country China EH
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 13 ft 36 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 23.720000, -15.930000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 12,528 kilometers (7,784 miles / 6,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 EH. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:47 in Shenzhen, it's 18:47 in Dakhla. With a 7-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 Dakhla (VIL) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 50° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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