SDR
Santander
Spain
10,302 km
6,401 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
10,302 km
6,401 mi / 5,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
55°
northeast

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SDR SZX
Airport Name Santander Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SDR SZX
ICAO Code LEXJ ZGSZ
City Santander Shenzhen
Country Spain China
Timezone Europe/Madrid Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 16 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 43.430000, -3.820000 22.640000, 113.810000

Santander (SDR) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santander Airport (SDR) in Santander, Spain to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 10,302 kilometers (6,401 miles / 5,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Spain 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 04:26 in Santander, it's 11:26 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 Santander (SDR) follows a heading of 320° (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 Santander Airport (SDR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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