SZX
Shenzhen
China
11,817 km
7,343 miles
XPA
Pama
Burkina Faso
Distance
11,817 km
7,343 mi / 6,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
290°
west northwest

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SZX XPA
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Pama Airport
IATA Code SZX XPA
ICAO Code ZGSZ DFEP
City Shenzhen Pama
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 13 ft 699 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 11.250000, 0.700000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Pama (XPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Pama Airport (XPA) in Pama, Burkina Faso is 11,817 kilometers (7,343 miles / 6,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 08:34 in Shenzhen, it's 00:34 in Pama. With a 8-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 Pama (XPA) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 62° (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 Pama Airport (XPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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