CKS
Carajas
Brazil
17,487 km
10,866 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
17,487 km
10,866 mi / 9,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Araguaina
Heading
42°
northeast

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CKS SZX
Airport Name Carajas Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code CKS SZX
ICAO Code SBCJ ZGSZ
City Carajas Shenzhen
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Araguaina Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,064 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -6.120000, -50.000000 22.640000, 113.810000

Carajas (CKS) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Carajas Airport (CKS) in Carajas, Brazil to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 17,487 kilometers (10,866 miles / 9,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Brazil with China. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:55 in Carajas, it's 11:55 in Shenzhen. With a 11-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 2,051 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Carajas Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Carajas (CKS) follows a heading of 314° (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 Carajas Airport (CKS) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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