DLA
Douala
Cameroon
11,272 km
7,004 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,272 km
7,004 mi / 6,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Douala
Heading
66°
east northeast

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DLA SZX
Airport Name Douala International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code DLA SZX
ICAO Code FKKD ZGSZ
City Douala Shenzhen
Country Cameroon China
Timezone Africa/Douala Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 33 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 4.010000, 9.720000 22.640000, 113.810000

Douala (DLA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Douala International Airport (DLA) in Douala, Cameroon to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,272 kilometers (7,004 miles / 6,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Cameroon 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 09:33 in Douala, it's 16:33 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.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Douala (DLA) follows a heading of 279° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Douala International Airport (DLA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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