BFE
Bielefeld
Germany
9,026 km
5,609 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,026 km
5,609 mi / 4,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
64°
east northeast

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BFE SZX
Airport Name Bielefeld Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BFE SZX
ICAO Code EDLI ZGSZ
City Bielefeld Shenzhen
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 433 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 51.960000, 8.540000 22.640000, 113.810000

Bielefeld (BFE) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bielefeld Airport (BFE) in Bielefeld, Germany to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,026 kilometers (5,609 miles / 4,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Bielefeld, it's 11:31 in Shenzhen. With a 7-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 Bielefeld (BFE) follows a heading of 323° (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 Bielefeld Airport (BFE) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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