SZX
Shenzhen
China
16,773 km
10,422 miles
XAU
Saul
GF
Distance
16,773 km
10,422 mi / 9,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
333°
north northwest

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SZX XAU
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Saul Airport
IATA Code SZX XAU
ICAO Code ZGSZ SOOS
City Shenzhen Saul
Country China GF
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Cayenne
Elevation 13 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 3.610000, -53.200000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Saul (XAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Saul Airport (XAU) in Saul, GF is 16,773 kilometers (10,422 miles / 9,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:58 in Shenzhen, it's 16:58 in Saul. With a 11-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 Saul (XAU) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 25° (north 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 Saul Airport (XAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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