MXJ
Minna
Nigeria
11,335 km
7,043 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,335 km
7,043 mi / 6,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
64°
east northeast

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MXJ SZX
Airport Name Minna Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code MXJ SZX
ICAO Code DNMN ZGSZ
City Minna Shenzhen
Country Nigeria China
Timezone Africa/Lagos Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 834 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 9.650000, 6.460000 22.640000, 113.810000

Minna (MXJ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minna Airport (MXJ) in Minna, Nigeria to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,335 kilometers (7,043 miles / 6,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 Nigeria 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 22:28 in Minna, it's 05:28 in Shenzhen. With a 7-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 Minna (MXJ) follows a heading of 286° (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 Minna Airport (MXJ) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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