# Distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Dakhla (VIL)

> 12,528 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,528 km / 7,784 mi / 6,764 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 310° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 50° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → EH
- **Time difference**: -7h (When it's 02:33 in Shenzhen, it's 19:33 in Dakhla)
- **Elevation difference**: 23 ft (VIL is higher than SZX)

## Airports

### [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szx-shenzhen-shenzhen-baoan-international-airport/1ef266e0-1ea0-675a-a1fd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shenzhen, China
- ICAO: ZGSZ
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 22.640000, 113.810000
- Elevation: 13 ft

### [Dakhla Airport (VIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vil-dakhla-dakhla-airport/1ef266de-e89d-6abe-b430-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Dakhla, EH
- ICAO: GMMH
- Timezone: Africa/Casablanca
- Coordinates: 23.720000, -15.930000
- Elevation: 36 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:33 in Shenzhen, it's 19:33 in Dakhla.
With a 7-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/szx-shenzhen-shenzhen-baoan-international-airport/1ef266e0-1ea0-675a-a1fd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Dakhla Airport (VIL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vil-dakhla-dakhla-airport/1ef266de-e89d-6abe-b430-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)