MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
11,214 km
6,968 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,214 km
6,968 mi / 6,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
65°
east northeast

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MDI SZX
Airport Name Makurdi Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MDI SZX
ICAO Code DNMK ZGSZ
City Makurdi Shenzhen
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 371 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.700000, 8.610000 22.640000, 113.810000

Makurdi (MDI) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,214 kilometers (6,968 miles / 6,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 Nigeria 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 12:08 in Makurdi, it's 19:08 in Shenzhen. With a 7-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 Makurdi (MDI) follows a heading of 283° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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