NAU
Napuka Island
French Polynesia
12,114 km
7,527 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,114 km
7,527 mi / 6,541 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+18h
Pacific/Tahiti
Heading
289°
west northwest

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NAU SZX
Airport Name Napuka Island Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code NAU SZX
ICAO Code NTGN ZGSZ
City Napuka Island Shenzhen
Country French Polynesia China
Timezone Pacific/Tahiti Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -14.180000, -141.270000 22.640000, 113.810000

Napuka Island (NAU) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Napuka Island Airport (NAU) in Napuka Island, French Polynesia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,114 kilometers (7,527 miles / 6,541 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 French Polynesia 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 19:30 in Napuka Island, it's 13:30 in Shenzhen. With a 18-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 Napuka Island (NAU) follows a heading of 98° (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 Napuka Island Airport (NAU) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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