LFW
Lome
Togo
12,020 km
7,469 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,020 km
7,469 mi / 6,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Lome
Heading
64°
east northeast

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LFW SZX
Airport Name Lome-Tokoin Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LFW SZX
ICAO Code DXXX ZGSZ
City Lome Shenzhen
Country Togo China
Timezone Africa/Lome Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 72 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 6.170000, 1.250000 22.640000, 113.810000

Lome (LFW) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) in Lome, Togo to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,020 kilometers (7,469 miles / 6,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Togo 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 09:15 in Lome, it's 17:15 in Shenzhen. With a 8-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 Lome (LFW) follows a heading of 285° (west 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 Lome-Tokoin Airport (LFW) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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