HGL
Helgoland
Germany
8,956 km
5,565 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,956 km
5,565 mi / 4,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
64°
east northeast

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HGL SZX
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code HGL SZX
ICAO Code EDXH ZGSZ
City Helgoland Shenzhen
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 8 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 22.640000, 113.810000

Helgoland (HGL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,956 kilometers (5,565 miles / 4,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Germany 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 08:01 in Helgoland, it's 15:01 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 Helgoland (HGL) 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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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