MLA
Luqa
Malta
9,342 km
5,805 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,342 km
5,805 mi / 5,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Malta
Heading
66°
east northeast

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MLA SZX
Airport Name Luqa Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MLA SZX
ICAO Code LMML ZGSZ
City Luqa Shenzhen
Country Malta China
Timezone Europe/Malta Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 300 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 35.860000, 14.480000 22.640000, 113.810000

Luqa (MLA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,342 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Malta 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 09:01 in Luqa, it's 16:01 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 Luqa (MLA) follows a heading of 306° (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 Luqa Airport (MLA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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