MAX
Matam
Senegal
12,862 km
7,992 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,862 km
7,992 mi / 6,945 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

MAX SZX
Airport Name Ouro Sogui Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MAX SZX
ICAO Code GOSM ZGSZ
City Matam Shenzhen
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 85 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 15.590000, -13.320000 22.640000, 113.810000

Matam (MAX) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) in Matam, Senegal to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,862 kilometers (7,992 miles / 6,945 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Senegal 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 00:55 in Matam, it's 08:55 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 Matam (MAX) follows a heading of 302° (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 Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.