# Distance from Stronsay (SOY) to Shenzhen (SZX)

> 9,243 km · estimated flight time 12h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 9,243 km / 5,743 mi / 4,991 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 12h
- **Heading**: 56° (east northeast)
- **Return heading**: 332° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United Kingdom) → China
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Asia
- **Time difference**: +7h (When it's 09:20 in Stronsay, it's 16:20 in Shenzhen)
- **Elevation difference**: 26 ft (SZX is lower than SOY)

## Airports

### [Stronsay Airport (SOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/soy-stronsay-stronsay-airport/1ef266de-c39a-66cc-b061-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Stronsay, United Kingdom
- ICAO: EGER
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Coordinates: 59.160000, -2.640000
- Elevation: 39 ft

### [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szx-shenzhen-shenzhen-baoan-international-airport/1ef266e0-1ea0-675a-a1fd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shenzhen, China
- ICAO: ZGSZ
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 22.640000, 113.810000
- Elevation: 13 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 09:20 in Stronsay, it's 16:20 in Shenzhen.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Stronsay Airport (SOY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/soy-stronsay-stronsay-airport/1ef266de-c39a-66cc-b061-06bb2780ed98)
- [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szx-shenzhen-shenzhen-baoan-international-airport/1ef266e0-1ea0-675a-a1fd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)