SYK
Stykkisholmur
Iceland
9,585 km
5,956 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
9,585 km
5,956 mi / 5,175 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
39°
northeast

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SYK SZX
Airport Name Stykkisholmur Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code SYK SZX
ICAO Code BIST ZGSZ
City Stykkisholmur Shenzhen
Country Iceland China
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 42 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 65.060000, -22.790000 22.640000, 113.810000

Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 9,585 kilometers (5,956 miles / 5,175 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 39°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:24 in Stykkisholmur, it's 14:24 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 Stykkisholmur (SYK) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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