GRJ
George
South Africa
11,515 km
7,155 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,515 km
7,155 mi / 6,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
72°
east northeast

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GRJ SZX
Airport Name George Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GRJ SZX
ICAO Code FAGG ZGSZ
City George Shenzhen
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 648 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -34.010000, 22.380000 22.640000, 113.810000

George (GRJ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from George Airport (GRJ) in George, South Africa to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,515 kilometers (7,155 miles / 6,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 South Africa 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 07:42 in George, it's 13:42 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.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to George (GRJ) follows a heading of 238° (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 George Airport (GRJ) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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