The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 17,699 kilometers (10,998 miles / 9,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:24 in Shenzhen, it's 19:24 in Castro. With a 12-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 Castro (WCA) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.