SZX
Shenzhen
China
11,620 km
7,220 miles
VNY
Van Nuys
United States
Distance
11,620 km
7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
43°
northeast

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SZX VNY
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Van Nuys Airport
IATA Code SZX VNY
ICAO Code ZGSZ KVNY
City Shenzhen Van Nuys
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 13 ft 802 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 34.210000, -118.490000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Van Nuys (VNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Van Nuys Airport (VNY) in Van Nuys, United States is 11,620 kilometers (7,220 miles / 6,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 14:21 in Shenzhen, it's 22:21 in Van Nuys. 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 Van Nuys (VNY) 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 Van Nuys Airport (VNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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