PCN
Picton
New Zealand
9,430 km
5,859 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,430 km
5,859 mi / 5,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
307°
northwest

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PCN SZX
Airport Name Picton Aerodrome Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code PCN SZX
ICAO Code NZPN ZGSZ
City Picton Shenzhen
Country New Zealand China
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 161 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -41.350000, 173.960000 22.640000, 113.810000

Picton (PCN) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Picton Aerodrome (PCN) in Picton, New Zealand to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,430 kilometers (5,859 miles / 5,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 New Zealand 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 18:02 in Picton, it's 13:02 in Shenzhen. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Picton (PCN) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Picton Aerodrome (PCN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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