LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
9,184 km
5,707 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,184 km
5,707 mi / 4,959 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
62°
east northeast

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LEY SZX
Airport Name Lelystad Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LEY SZX
ICAO Code EHLE ZGSZ
City Lelystad Shenzhen
Country Netherlands China
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Asia/Shanghai
Elevation -13 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 52.460000, 5.530000 22.640000, 113.810000

Lelystad (LEY) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,184 kilometers (5,707 miles / 4,959 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Netherlands 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 05:13 in Lelystad, it's 12:13 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 Lelystad (LEY) follows a heading of 324° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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