SZX
Shenzhen
China
7,182 km
4,462 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
7,182 km
4,462 mi / 3,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-17h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
27°
north northeast

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SZX WAA
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code SZX WAA
ICAO Code ZGSZ PAIW
City Shenzhen Wales
Country China United States
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Anchorage
Elevation 13 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 65.620000, -168.090000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 7,182 kilometers (4,462 miles / 3,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 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 23:50 in Shenzhen, it's 06:50 in Wales. With a 17-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 Wales (WAA) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 269° (west). 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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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