GCM
Georgetown
KY
15,070 km
9,364 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
15,070 km
9,364 mi / 8,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Cayman
Heading
340°
north northwest

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GCM SZX
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GCM SZX
ICAO Code MWCR ZGSZ
City Georgetown Shenzhen
Country KY China
Timezone America/Cayman Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 22.640000, 113.810000

Georgetown (GCM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 15,070 kilometers (9,364 miles / 8,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 KY 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 05:51 in Georgetown, it's 18:51 in Shenzhen. With a 13-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 Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 21° (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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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