KEL
Kiel
Germany
8,816 km
5,478 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
8,816 km
5,478 mi / 4,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
66°
east northeast

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KEL SZX
Airport Name Kiel-Holtenau Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KEL SZX
ICAO Code EDHK ZGSZ
City Kiel Shenzhen
Country Germany China
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 102 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 54.380000, 10.150000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kiel (KEL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) in Kiel, Germany to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 8,816 kilometers (5,478 miles / 4,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 09:03 in Kiel, it's 16:03 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 Kiel (KEL) 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 Kiel-Holtenau Airport (KEL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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