CGN
Cologne
Germany
9,167 km
5,696 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,167 km
5,696 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
63°
east northeast

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CGN SZX
Airport Name Cologne Bonn Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code CGN SZX
ICAO Code EDDK ZGSZ
City Cologne Shenzhen
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 302 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 50.870000, 7.140000 22.640000, 113.810000

Cologne (CGN) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) in Cologne, Germany to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,167 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,950 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 Germany 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 09:02 in Cologne, it's 16:02 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.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Cologne (CGN) follows a heading of 322° (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 Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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