MTK
Makin Island
Kiribati
6,711 km
4,170 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
6,711 km
4,170 mi / 3,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
294°
west northwest

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MTK SZX
Airport Name Makin Island Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MTK SZX
ICAO Code NGMN ZGSZ
City Makin Island Shenzhen
Country Kiribati China
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 0 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 3.370000, 172.990000 22.640000, 113.810000

Makin Island (MTK) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Makin Island Airport (MTK) in Makin Island, Kiribati to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 6,711 kilometers (4,170 miles / 3,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Kiribati 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 13:34 in Makin Island, it's 09:34 in Shenzhen. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Makin Island (MTK) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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