SMY
Simenti
Senegal
13,021 km
8,091 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
13,021 km
8,091 mi / 7,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
56°
northeast

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SMY SZX
Airport Name Simenti Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SMY SZX
ICAO Code GOTS ZGSZ
City Simenti Shenzhen
Country Senegal China
Timezone Africa/Dakar Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 171 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 13.050000, -13.300000 22.640000, 113.810000

Simenti (SMY) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 13,021 kilometers (8,091 miles / 7,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Senegal 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 05:11 in Simenti, it's 13:11 in Shenzhen. With a 8-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 Simenti (SMY) follows a heading of 299° (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 Simenti Airport (SMY) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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