STT
Charlotte Amalie
United States
15,456 km
9,604 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
15,456 km
9,604 mi / 8,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/St_Thomas
Heading
north

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STT SZX
Airport Name Cyril E King Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code STT SZX
ICAO Code TIST ZGSZ
City Charlotte Amalie Shenzhen
Country United States China
Timezone America/St_Thomas Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 24 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 18.340000, -64.970000 22.640000, 113.810000

Charlotte Amalie (STT) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cyril E King Airport (STT) in Charlotte Amalie, United States to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 15,456 kilometers (9,604 miles / 8,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:07 in Charlotte Amalie, it's 15:07 in Shenzhen. With a 12-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 Charlotte Amalie (STT) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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