SZX
Shenzhen
China
11,192 km
6,954 miles
THZ
Tahoua
Niger
Distance
11,192 km
6,954 mi / 6,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
291°
west northwest

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SZX THZ
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Tahoua Airport
IATA Code SZX THZ
ICAO Code ZGSZ DRRT
City Shenzhen Tahoua
Country China Niger
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Niamey
Elevation 13 ft 1,266 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 14.880000, 5.270000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Tahoua (THZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Tahoua Airport (THZ) in Tahoua, Niger is 11,192 kilometers (6,954 miles / 6,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:20 in Shenzhen, it's 09:20 in Tahoua. With a 7-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 1,253 feet between the two airports. Tahoua Airport sits higher than Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

The return flight from Tahoua (THZ) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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