BIF
Fort Bliss/El Paso/
United States
12,600 km
7,829 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,600 km
7,829 mi / 6,803 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Denver
Heading
320°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

BIF SZX
Airport Name Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BIF SZX
ICAO Code KBIF ZGSZ
City Fort Bliss/El Paso/ Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,947 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 31.850000, -106.380000 22.640000, 113.810000

Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,600 kilometers (7,829 miles / 6,803 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 20:19 in Fort Bliss/El Paso/, it's 10:19 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,934 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Fort Bliss/El Paso/ (BIF) follows a heading of 37° (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 Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) Airport (BIF) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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