SEB
Sabha
Libya
9,745 km
6,055 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,745 km
6,055 mi / 5,262 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
66°
east northeast

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SEB SZX
Airport Name Sabha Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SEB SZX
ICAO Code HLLS ZGSZ
City Sabha Shenzhen
Country Libya China
Timezone Africa/Tripoli Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,427 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 26.990000, 14.470000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sabha (SEB) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sabha Airport (SEB) in Sabha, Libya to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,745 kilometers (6,055 miles / 5,262 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Sabha, it's 11:39 in Shenzhen. With a 6-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 1,414 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Sabha Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sabha (SEB) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Sabha Airport (SEB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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