PQE
La Dorada
Colombia
16,755 km
10,411 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
16,755 km
10,411 mi / 9,047 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Bogota
Heading
344°
north northwest

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PQE SZX
Airport Name German Olano Air Base Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code PQE SZX
ICAO Code SKPQ ZGSZ
City La Dorada Shenzhen
Country Colombia China
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 566 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 5.480000, -74.660000 22.640000, 113.810000

La Dorada (PQE) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from German Olano Air Base (PQE) in La Dorada, Colombia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 16,755 kilometers (10,411 miles / 9,047 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Colombia 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 15:39 in La Dorada, it's 04:39 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 La Dorada (PQE) follows a heading of 17° (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 German Olano Air Base (PQE) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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