COO
Cotonou
Benin
11,899 km
7,393 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,899 km
7,393 mi / 6,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
64°
east northeast

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COO SZX
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code COO SZX
ICAO Code DBBB ZGSZ
City Cotonou Shenzhen
Country Benin China
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 19 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 22.640000, 113.810000

Cotonou (COO) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,899 kilometers (7,393 miles / 6,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Cotonou, it's 13:47 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 Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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