BRN
Bern
Switzerland
9,343 km
5,806 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,343 km
5,806 mi / 5,045 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Zurich
Heading
63°
east northeast

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BRN SZX
Airport Name Bern Belp Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BRN SZX
ICAO Code LSZB ZGSZ
City Bern Shenzhen
Country Switzerland China
Timezone Europe/Zurich Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,674 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 46.910000, 7.500000 22.640000, 113.810000

Bern (BRN) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bern Belp Airport (BRN) in Bern, Switzerland to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,343 kilometers (5,806 miles / 5,045 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Switzerland 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 08:33 in Bern, it's 15:33 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,661 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Bern Belp Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Bern (BRN) follows a heading of 319° (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 Bern Belp Airport (BRN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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