# Distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Van Nuys (VNY)

> 11,620 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,620 km / 7,220 mi / 6,274 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 311° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -15h (When it's 15:22 in Shenzhen, it's 00:22 in Van Nuys)
- **Elevation difference**: 789 ft (VNY 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

### [Van Nuys Airport (VNY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vny-van-nuys-van-nuys-airport/1ef266df-3ec9-6d66-b75c-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Van Nuys, United States
- ICAO: KVNY
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates: 34.210000, -118.490000
- Elevation: 802 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 15:22 in Shenzhen, it's 00:22 in Van Nuys.
With a 15-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)
- [Van Nuys Airport (VNY)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vny-van-nuys-van-nuys-airport/1ef266df-3ec9-6d66-b75c-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)