BHX
Birmingham
United Kingdom
9,609 km
5,971 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 mi / 5,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
57°
east northeast

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BHX SZX
Airport Name Birmingham International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BHX SZX
ICAO Code EGBB ZGSZ
City Birmingham Shenzhen
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 327 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.450000, -1.750000 22.640000, 113.810000

Birmingham (BHX) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) in Birmingham, United Kingdom to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,609 kilometers (5,971 miles / 5,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Kingdom 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 06:05 in Birmingham, it's 14:05 in Shenzhen. With a 8-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 Birmingham (BHX) follows a heading of 327° (north 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 Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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