# Distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Valparaiso (VPZ)

> 12,572 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,572 km / 7,812 mi / 6,789 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 17° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 339° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → United States
- **Intercontinental**: Asia → North America
- **Time difference**: -13h (When it's 06:47 in Shenzhen, it's 17:47 in Valparaiso)
- **Elevation difference**: 757 ft (VPZ 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

### [Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vpz-valparaiso-porter-county-regional-airport/1ef266df-3eda-69ea-9050-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Valparaiso, United States
- ICAO: KVPZ
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Coordinates: 41.450000, -87.010000
- Elevation: 770 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 06:47 in Shenzhen, it's 17:47 in Valparaiso.
With a 13-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)
- [Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vpz-valparaiso-porter-county-regional-airport/1ef266df-3eda-69ea-9050-06bb2780ed98)
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