MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
13,185 km
8,193 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
13,185 km
8,193 mi / 7,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
60°
east northeast

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MLW SZX
Airport Name Spriggs Payne Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MLW SZX
ICAO Code GLMR ZGSZ
City Monrovia Shenzhen
Country Liberia China
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 25 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 6.290000, -10.760000 22.640000, 113.810000

Monrovia (MLW) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 13,185 kilometers (8,193 miles / 7,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Liberia 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 03:37 in Monrovia, it's 11:37 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 Monrovia (MLW) follows a heading of 291° (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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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