PTZ
Shell Mera
Ecuador
17,338 km
10,774 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
17,338 km
10,774 mi / 9,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Guayaquil
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PTZ SZX
Airport Name Rio Amazonas Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code PTZ SZX
ICAO Code SESM ZGSZ
City Shell Mera Shenzhen
Country Ecuador China
Timezone America/Guayaquil Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 3,465 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.510000, -78.060000 22.640000, 113.810000

Shell Mera (PTZ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) in Shell Mera, Ecuador to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 17,338 kilometers (10,774 miles / 9,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 Ecuador 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 03:08 in Shell Mera, it's 16:08 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,452 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Rio Amazonas Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Shell Mera (PTZ) follows a heading of 30° (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 Rio Amazonas Airport (PTZ) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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