# Distance from Matsaile (MSG) to Shenzhen (SZX)

> 10,788 km · estimated flight time 14h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 10,788 km / 6,703 mi / 5,825 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 14h
- **Heading**: 68° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 241° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Lesotho) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 23:48 in Matsaile, it's 05:48 in Shenzhen)
- **Elevation difference**: 6,187 ft (SZX is lower than MSG)

## Airports

### [Matsaile Airport (MSG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msg-matsaile-matsaile-airport/1ef266de-e04d-6a94-9fb0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Matsaile, Lesotho
- ICAO: FXMA
- Timezone: Africa/Maseru
- Coordinates: -29.840000, 28.780000
- Elevation: 6,200 ft

### [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szx-shenzhen-shenzhen-baoan-international-airport/1ef266e0-1ea0-675a-a1fd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shenzhen, China
- ICAO: ZGSZ
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 22.640000, 113.810000
- Elevation: 13 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 23:48 in Matsaile, it's 05:48 in Shenzhen.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Matsaile Airport (MSG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/msg-matsaile-matsaile-airport/1ef266de-e04d-6a94-9fb0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szx-shenzhen-shenzhen-baoan-international-airport/1ef266e0-1ea0-675a-a1fd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)