SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
15,293 km
9,502 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
15,293 km
9,502 mi / 8,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/El_Salvador
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SAL SZX
Airport Name El Salvador International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SAL SZX
ICAO Code MSLP ZGSZ
City Santa Clara Shenzhen
Country El Salvador China
Timezone America/El_Salvador Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 101 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 13.440000, -89.060000 22.640000, 113.810000

Santa Clara (SAL) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 15,293 kilometers (9,502 miles / 8,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 El Salvador 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 23:44 in Santa Clara, it's 13:44 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 Santa Clara (SAL) follows a heading of 34° (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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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