SZX
Shenzhen
China
12,056 km
7,491 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
12,056 km
7,491 mi / 6,509 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
289°
west northwest

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SZX TML
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code SZX TML
ICAO Code ZGSZ DGLE
City Shenzhen Tamale
Country China Ghana
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Accra
Elevation 13 ft 553 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 9.560000, -0.860000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 12,056 kilometers (7,491 miles / 6,509 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 03:35 in Shenzhen, it's 19:35 in Tamale. 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 Tamale (TML) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 62° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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