PLN
Pellston
United States
12,200 km
7,581 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
12,200 km
7,581 mi / 6,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Detroit
Heading
342°
north northwest

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PLN SZX
Airport Name Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code PLN SZX
ICAO Code KPLN ZGSZ
City Pellston Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/Detroit Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 721 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 45.570000, -84.800000 22.640000, 113.810000

Pellston (PLN) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) in Pellston, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 12,200 kilometers (7,581 miles / 6,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:34 in Pellston, it's 12:34 in Shenzhen. With a 13-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 Pellston (PLN) follows a heading of 14° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pellston Regional/Emmet County Airport (PLN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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