SZX
Shenzhen
China
8,449 km
5,250 miles
VAT
Vatomandry
Madagascar
Distance
8,449 km
5,250 mi / 4,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
242°
west southwest

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SZX VAT
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Vatomandry Airport
IATA Code SZX VAT
ICAO Code ZGSZ FMMY
City Shenzhen Vatomandry
Country China Madagascar
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 13 ft 39 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 -19.380000, 48.950000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Vatomandry (VAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Vatomandry Airport (VAT) in Vatomandry, Madagascar is 8,449 kilometers (5,250 miles / 4,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Madagascar. 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 17:16 in Shenzhen, it's 12:16 in Vatomandry. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vatomandry (VAT) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 59° (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 Vatomandry Airport (VAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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