BEF
Bluefileds
Nicaragua
15,714 km
9,764 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
15,714 km
9,764 mi / 8,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Managua
Heading
334°
north northwest

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BEF SZX
Airport Name Bluefields Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BEF SZX
ICAO Code MNBL ZGSZ
City Bluefileds Shenzhen
Country Nicaragua China
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 20 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 11.990000, -83.770000 22.640000, 113.810000

Bluefileds (BEF) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bluefields Airport (BEF) in Bluefileds, Nicaragua to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 15,714 kilometers (9,764 miles / 8,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 Nicaragua 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 16:11 in Bluefileds, it's 06:11 in Shenzhen. With a 14-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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Bluefileds (BEF) follows a heading of 28° (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 Bluefields Airport (BEF) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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