The flight distance from Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) in Santa Marta, Colombia to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 16,160 kilometers (10,042 miles / 8,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Colombia 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 16:13 in Santa Marta, it's 05:13 in Shenzhen. With a 13-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 Marta (SMR) follows a heading of 14° (north 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 Simon Bolivar International Airport (SMR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.