SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
17,841 km
11,086 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
17,841 km
11,086 mi / 9,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
84°
east

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SSO SZX
Airport Name Sao Lourenco Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SSO SZX
ICAO Code SNLO ZGSZ
City Sao Lourenco Shenzhen
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,871 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -22.090000, -45.040000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 17,841 kilometers (11,086 miles / 9,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Brazil 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 04:24 in Sao Lourenco, it's 15:24 in Shenzhen. With a 11-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 2,858 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Sao Lourenco Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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