NIA
Nimba
Liberia
12,912 km
8,023 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,912 km
8,023 mi / 6,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Monrovia
Heading
60°
east northeast

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NIA SZX
Airport Name Nimba Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code NIA SZX
ICAO Code GLNA ZGSZ
City Nimba Shenzhen
Country Liberia China
Timezone Africa/Monrovia Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,632 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 7.500000, -8.600000 22.640000, 113.810000

Nimba (NIA) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nimba Airport (NIA) in Nimba, Liberia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,912 kilometers (8,023 miles / 6,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Liberia 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 01:12 in Nimba, it's 09:12 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 1,619 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Nimba Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Nimba (NIA) follows a heading of 291° (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 Nimba Airport (NIA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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