MVA
Myvatn
Iceland
9,353 km
5,812 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,353 km
5,812 mi / 5,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
45°
northeast

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MVA SZX
Airport Name Reykjahlid Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MVA SZX
ICAO Code BIRL ZGSZ
City Myvatn Shenzhen
Country Iceland China
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,030 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 65.660000, -16.920000 22.640000, 113.810000

Myvatn (MVA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Reykjahlid Airport (MVA) in Myvatn, Iceland to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,353 kilometers (5,812 miles / 5,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Iceland 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 06:34 in Myvatn, it's 14:34 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,017 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Reykjahlid Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Myvatn (MVA) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Reykjahlid Airport (MVA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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