SZX
Shenzhen
China
11,416 km
7,093 miles
UTN
Upington
South Africa
Distance
11,416 km
7,093 mi / 6,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
244°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

SZX UTN
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport
IATA Code SZX UTN
ICAO Code ZGSZ FAUP
City Shenzhen Upington
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 13 ft 2,782 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 -28.400000, 21.260000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Upington (UTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) in Upington, South Africa is 11,416 kilometers (7,093 miles / 6,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 South Africa. 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 14:04 in Shenzhen, it's 08:04 in Upington. With a 6-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 2,769 feet between the two airports. Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport sits higher than Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

The return flight from Upington (UTN) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 71° (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 Pierre Van Ryneveld Airport (UTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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