QXB
Lyon
France
9,668 km
6,007 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,668 km
6,007 mi / 5,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Paris
Heading
61°
east northeast

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QXB SZX
Airport Name Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code QXB SZX
ICAO Code LFMA ZGSZ
City Lyon Shenzhen
Country France China
Timezone Europe/Paris Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 367 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 43.510000, 5.370000 22.640000, 113.810000

Lyon (QXB) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) in Lyon, France to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,668 kilometers (6,007 miles / 5,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:38 in Lyon, it's 17:38 in Shenzhen. With a 7-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 Lyon (QXB) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aix-en-Provence (BA 114) Airport (QXB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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