# Distance from Riesa (IES) to Shenzhen (SZX)

> 8,753 km · estimated flight time 11h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 8,753 km / 5,439 mi / 4,726 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 11h
- **Heading**: 68° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 321° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Germany) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 11:52 in Riesa, it's 17:52 in Shenzhen)
- **Elevation difference**: 309 ft (SZX is lower than IES)

## Airports

### [Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ies-riesa-riesa-gohlis-airport/1ef266de-b9fa-6a36-9a88-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Riesa, Germany
- ICAO: EDAU
- Timezone: Europe/Berlin
- Coordinates: 51.290000, 13.360000
- Elevation: 322 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:52 in Riesa, it's 17:52 in Shenzhen.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Riesa-Gohlis Airport (IES)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ies-riesa-riesa-gohlis-airport/1ef266de-b9fa-6a36-9a88-06bb2780ed98)
- [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)