ERS
Windhoek
Namibia
11,603 km
7,210 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,603 km
7,210 mi / 6,265 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Windhoek
Heading
71°
east northeast

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ERS SZX
Airport Name Eros Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code ERS SZX
ICAO Code FYWE ZGSZ
City Windhoek Shenzhen
Country Namibia China
Timezone Africa/Windhoek Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5,575 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.610000, 17.080000 22.640000, 113.810000

Windhoek (ERS) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eros Airport (ERS) in Windhoek, Namibia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,603 kilometers (7,210 miles / 6,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Namibia 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 11:35 in Windhoek, it's 17:35 in Shenzhen. With a 6-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 5,562 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Eros Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Windhoek (ERS) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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