PUZ
Puerto Cabezas
Nicaragua
15,526 km
9,647 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
15,526 km
9,647 mi / 8,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Managua
Heading
335°
north northwest

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PUZ SZX
Airport Name Puerto Cabezas Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code PUZ SZX
ICAO Code MNPC ZGSZ
City Puerto Cabezas Shenzhen
Country Nicaragua China
Timezone America/Managua Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 52 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 14.050000, -83.390000 22.640000, 113.810000

Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 15,526 kilometers (9,647 miles / 8,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 Nicaragua 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 23:47 in Puerto Cabezas, it's 13:47 in Shenzhen. With a 14-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 Puerto Cabezas (PUZ) follows a heading of 26° (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 Puerto Cabezas Airport (PUZ) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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