SZX
Shenzhen
China
10,315 km
6,409 miles
VLC
Valencia
Spain
Distance
10,315 km
6,409 mi / 5,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
315°
northwest

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SZX VLC
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Valencia Airport
IATA Code SZX VLC
ICAO Code ZGSZ LEVC
City Shenzhen Valencia
Country China Spain
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Madrid
Elevation 13 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 39.490000, -0.480000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Valencia (VLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Valencia Airport (VLC) in Valencia, Spain is 10,315 kilometers (6,409 miles / 5,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:10 in Shenzhen, it's 06:10 in Valencia. With a 7-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 Valencia (VLC) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 57° (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 Valencia Airport (VLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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