POI
Potosi
Bolivia
19,667 km
12,220 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
19,667 km
12,220 mi / 10,619 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/La_Paz
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

POI SZX
Airport Name Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code POI SZX
ICAO Code SLPO ZGSZ
City Potosi Shenzhen
Country Bolivia China
Timezone America/La_Paz Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 12,913 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -19.540000, -65.720000 22.640000, 113.810000

Potosi (POI) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport (POI) in Potosi, Bolivia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 19,667 kilometers (12,220 miles / 10,619 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:33 in Potosi, it's 13:33 in Shenzhen. With a 12-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 12,900 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Capitan Nicolas Rojas Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Potosi (POI) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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