BEN
Benghazi
Libya
9,008 km
5,597 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,008 km
5,597 mi / 4,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
69°
east northeast

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BEN SZX
Airport Name Benina International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BEN SZX
ICAO Code HLLB ZGSZ
City Benghazi Shenzhen
Country Libya China
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 433 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 22.640000, 113.810000

Benghazi (BEN) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,008 kilometers (5,597 miles / 4,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:18 in Benghazi, it's 11:18 in Shenzhen. With a 6-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 Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 301° (west 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 Benina International Airport (BEN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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