GCD
Electric City
United States
10,566 km
6,565 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,566 km
6,565 mi / 5,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
312°
northwest

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GCD SZX
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GCD SZX
ICAO Code K3W7 ZGSZ
City Electric City Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,593 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 22.640000, 113.810000

Electric City (GCD) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,566 kilometers (6,565 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:32 in Electric City, it's 08:32 in Shenzhen. With a 16-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 1,580 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Grand Coulee Dam Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Electric City (GCD) follows a heading of 32° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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