GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
9,088 km
5,647 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,088 km
5,647 mi / 4,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
63°
east northeast

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GRQ SZX
Airport Name Eelde Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GRQ SZX
ICAO Code EHGG ZGSZ
City Groningen Shenzhen
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 17 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 22.640000, 113.810000

Groningen (GRQ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,088 kilometers (5,647 miles / 4,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Netherlands 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 10:30 in Groningen, it's 17:30 in Shenzhen. With a 7-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 Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 325° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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