# Distance from Gunnison (GUC) to Shenzhen (SZX)

> 11,997 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,997 km / 7,455 mi / 6,478 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 321° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 32° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → China
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Asia
- **Time difference**: +14h (When it's 12:15 in Gunnison, it's 02:15 in Shenzhen)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,667 ft (SZX is lower than GUC)

## Airports

### [Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/guc-gunnison-gunnison-crested-butte-regional-airport/1ef266df-1f25-6e7e-900b-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Gunnison, United States
- ICAO: KGUC
- Timezone: America/Denver
- Coordinates: 38.530000, -106.930000
- Elevation: 7,680 ft

### [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szx-shenzhen-shenzhen-baoan-international-airport/1ef266e0-1ea0-675a-a1fd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shenzhen, China
- ICAO: ZGSZ
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 22.640000, 113.810000
- Elevation: 13 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:15 in Gunnison, it's 02:15 in Shenzhen.
With a 14-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/guc-gunnison-gunnison-crested-butte-regional-airport/1ef266df-1f25-6e7e-900b-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szx-shenzhen-shenzhen-baoan-international-airport/1ef266e0-1ea0-675a-a1fd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)