LAS
Las Vegas
United States
10,862 km
6,750 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
10,862 km
6,750 mi / 5,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
342°
north northwest

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LAS SXJ
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code LAS SXJ
ICAO Code KLAS ZWSS
City Las Vegas Shanshan
Country United States China
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,181 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 42.910000, 90.250000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 10,862 kilometers (6,750 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Las Vegas, it's 08:12 in Shanshan. With a 16-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 2,181 feet between the two airports. Shanshan Airport sits lower than Harry Reid International Airport.

The return flight from Shanshan (SXJ) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 20° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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