GDQ
Gondar
Ethiopia
8,096 km
5,030 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,096 km
5,030 mi / 4,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
70°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GDQ SZX
Airport Name Gonder Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GDQ SZX
ICAO Code HAGN ZGSZ
City Gondar Shenzhen
Country Ethiopia China
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 6,449 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 12.520000, 37.430000 22.640000, 113.810000

Gondar (GDQ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gonder Airport (GDQ) in Gondar, Ethiopia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,096 kilometers (5,030 miles / 4,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia 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 20:14 in Gondar, it's 01:14 in Shenzhen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,436 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Gonder Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Gondar (GDQ) follows a heading of 277° (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 Gonder Airport (GDQ) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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