LPL
Liverpool
United Kingdom
9,616 km
5,975 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,616 km
5,975 mi / 5,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
56°
northeast

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LPL SZX
Airport Name Liverpool John Lennon Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LPL SZX
ICAO Code EGGP ZGSZ
City Liverpool Shenzhen
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 80 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 53.330000, -2.850000 22.640000, 113.810000

Liverpool (LPL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) in Liverpool, United Kingdom to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,616 kilometers (5,975 miles / 5,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Kingdom 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 09:33 in Liverpool, it's 17:33 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 Liverpool (LPL) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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