BCB
Blacksburg
United States
13,197 km
8,200 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
13,197 km
8,200 mi / 7,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BCB SZX
Airport Name Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BCB SZX
ICAO Code KBCB ZGSZ
City Blacksburg Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,120 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 37.200000, -80.400000 22.640000, 113.810000

Blacksburg (BCB) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) in Blacksburg, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 13,197 kilometers (8,200 miles / 7,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:06 in Blacksburg, it's 03:06 in Shenzhen. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,107 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Blacksburg (BCB) follows a heading of 13° (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 Virginia Tech/Montgomery Executive Airport (BCB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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