MRO
Masterton
New Zealand
9,518 km
5,914 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,518 km
5,914 mi / 5,140 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
305°
northwest

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MRO SZX
Airport Name Hood Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MRO SZX
ICAO Code NZMS ZGSZ
City Masterton Shenzhen
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 364 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -40.970000, 175.630000 22.640000, 113.810000

Masterton (MRO) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hood Airport (MRO) in Masterton, New Zealand to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,518 kilometers (5,914 miles / 5,140 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:12 in Masterton, it's 08:12 in Shenzhen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Masterton (MRO) follows a heading of 138° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hood Airport (MRO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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