LTN
London
United Kingdom
9,565 km
5,944 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,565 km
5,944 mi / 5,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Europe/London
Heading
58°
east northeast

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LTN SZX
Airport Name London Luton Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code LTN SZX
ICAO Code EGGW ZGSZ
City London Shenzhen
Country United Kingdom China
Timezone Europe/London Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 526 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 51.870000, -0.370000 22.640000, 113.810000

London (LTN) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from London Luton Airport (LTN) in London, United Kingdom to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,565 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 08:14 in London, it's 16:14 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 London (LTN) follows a heading of 326° (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 London Luton Airport (LTN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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