KIM
Kimberley
South Africa
11,108 km
6,902 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,108 km
6,902 mi / 5,998 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
70°
east northeast

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KIM SZX
Airport Name Kimberley Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KIM SZX
ICAO Code FAKM ZGSZ
City Kimberley Shenzhen
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,950 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -28.800000, 24.770000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kimberley (KIM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimberley Airport (KIM) in Kimberley, South Africa to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,108 kilometers (6,902 miles / 5,998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 South Africa with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:38 in Kimberley, it's 03:38 in Shenzhen. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,937 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Kimberley Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kimberley (KIM) follows a heading of 243° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kimberley Airport (KIM) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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