SZX
Shenzhen
China
9,933 km
6,172 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
9,933 km
6,172 mi / 5,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
21°
north northeast

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SZX YSM
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code SZX YSM
ICAO Code ZGSZ CYSM
City Shenzhen Fort Smith
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 13 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 60.020000, -111.960000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 9,933 kilometers (6,172 miles / 5,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Canada. 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 05:09 in Shenzhen, it's 14:09 in Fort Smith. With a 15-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 Fort Smith (YSM) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 319° (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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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