FNC
Funchal
Portugal
11,931 km
7,413 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,931 km
7,413 mi / 6,442 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
47°
northeast

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FNC SZX
Airport Name Madeira Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code FNC SZX
ICAO Code LPMA ZGSZ
City Funchal Shenzhen
Country Portugal China
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 192 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 32.700000, -16.770000 22.640000, 113.810000

Funchal (FNC) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Madeira Airport (FNC) in Funchal, Portugal to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,931 kilometers (7,413 miles / 6,442 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Portugal 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 12:11 in Funchal, it's 20:11 in Shenzhen. With a 8-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 Funchal (FNC) follows a heading of 318° (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 Madeira Airport (FNC) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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