SZX
Shenzhen
China
13,104 km
8,143 miles
UCN
Buchanan
Liberia
Distance
13,104 km
8,143 mi / 7,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
289°
west northwest

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SZX UCN
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Buchanan Airport
IATA Code SZX UCN
ICAO Code ZGSZ GLBU
City Shenzhen Buchanan
Country China Liberia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 13 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 5.170000, -9.280000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Buchanan (UCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Buchanan Airport (UCN) in Buchanan, Liberia is 13,104 kilometers (8,143 miles / 7,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Liberia. 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 17:36 in Shenzhen, it's 09:36 in Buchanan. 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 Buchanan (UCN) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 61° (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 Buchanan Airport (UCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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