NIM
Niamey
Niger
11,559 km
7,182 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
11,559 km
7,182 mi / 6,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

NIM SZX
Airport Name Diori Hamani International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code NIM SZX
ICAO Code DRRN ZGSZ
City Niamey Shenzhen
Country Niger China
Timezone Africa/Niamey Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 732 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 13.480000, 2.180000 22.640000, 113.810000

Niamey (NIM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) in Niamey, Niger to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 11,559 kilometers (7,182 miles / 6,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Niger 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 08:36 in Niamey, it's 15:36 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 Niamey (NIM) 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 Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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