The flight distance from Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) in Rio Gallegos, Argentina to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 16,783 kilometers (10,428 miles / 9,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

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 Argentina 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 16:18 in Rio Gallegos, it's 03:18 in Shenzhen. With a 11-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 Rio Gallegos (RGL) follows a heading of 176° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Piloto Civil N. Fernandez Airport (RGL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.