SZX
Shenzhen
China
12,382 km
7,694 miles
TKD
Sekondi-Takoradi
Ghana
Distance
12,382 km
7,694 mi / 6,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SZX TKD
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Takoradi Airport
IATA Code SZX TKD
ICAO Code ZGSZ DGTK
City Shenzhen Sekondi-Takoradi
Country China Ghana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Accra
Elevation 13 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 4.900000, -1.770000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Takoradi Airport (TKD) in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana is 12,382 kilometers (7,694 miles / 6,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Ghana. 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 07:02 in Shenzhen, it's 23:02 in Sekondi-Takoradi. 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 Sekondi-Takoradi (TKD) 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 Takoradi Airport (TKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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