SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,014 km
11,194 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
18,014 km
11,194 mi / 9,727 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
89°
east

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SAO SZX
Airport Name Campo de Marte Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SAO SZX
ICAO Code SBMT ZGSZ
City Sao Paulo Shenzhen
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,368 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -23.510000, -46.640000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sao Paulo (SAO) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 18,014 kilometers (11,194 miles / 9,727 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Brazil 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 15:46 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:46 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,355 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Campo de Marte Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sao Paulo (SAO) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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