BYS
Fort Irwin/Barstow
United States
11,667 km
7,249 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,667 km
7,249 mi / 6,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BYS SZX
Airport Name Bicycle Lake Army Air Field Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code BYS SZX
ICAO Code KBYS ZGSZ
City Fort Irwin/Barstow Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,350 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.280000, -116.630000 22.640000, 113.810000

Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) in Fort Irwin/Barstow, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,667 kilometers (7,249 miles / 6,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 15:21 in Fort Irwin/Barstow, it's 07:21 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,337 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Bicycle Lake Army Air Field.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Fort Irwin/Barstow (BYS) follows a heading of 41° (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 Bicycle Lake Army Air Field (BYS) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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