MCO
Orlando
United States
12,036 km
7,479 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
12,036 km
7,479 mi / 6,499 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
north

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MCO SXJ
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code MCO SXJ
ICAO Code KMCO ZWSS
City Orlando Shanshan
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 96 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 42.910000, 90.250000

Orlando (MCO) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 12,036 kilometers (7,479 miles / 6,499 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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 States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Orlando, it's 17:31 in Shanshan. With a 13-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 Shanshan (SXJ) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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