SZX
Shenzhen
China
17,236 km
10,710 miles
TQS
Tres Esquinas
Colombia
Distance
17,236 km
10,710 mi / 9,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

SZX TQS
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Tres Esquinas Air Base
IATA Code SZX TQS
ICAO Code ZGSZ SKTQ
City Shenzhen Tres Esquinas
Country China Colombia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Bogota
Elevation 13 ft 585 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 0.750000, -75.230000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Tres Esquinas (TQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) in Tres Esquinas, Colombia is 17,236 kilometers (10,710 miles / 9,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Colombia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:34 in Shenzhen, it's 23:34 in Tres Esquinas. With a 13-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 Tres Esquinas (TQS) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 340° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Tres Esquinas Air Base (TQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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