BLI
Bellingham
United States
10,309 km
6,406 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,309 km
6,406 mi / 5,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
310°
northwest

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BLI SZX
Airport Name Bellingham International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BLI SZX
ICAO Code KBLI ZGSZ
City Bellingham Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 171 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 48.790000, -122.540000 22.640000, 113.810000

Bellingham (BLI) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) in Bellingham, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,309 kilometers (6,406 miles / 5,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 00:00 in Bellingham, it's 16:00 in Shenzhen. With a 16-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 Bellingham (BLI) follows a heading of 33° (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 Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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