SZX
Shenzhen
China
8,968 km
5,573 miles
XMI
Masasi
Tanzania
Distance
8,968 km
5,573 mi / 4,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
254°
west southwest

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SZX XMI
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Masasi Airport
IATA Code SZX XMI
ICAO Code ZGSZ HTMI
City Shenzhen Masasi
Country China Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 13 ft 1,700 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 -10.730000, 38.770000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Masasi (XMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Masasi Airport (XMI) in Masasi, Tanzania is 8,968 kilometers (5,573 miles / 4,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting China with Tanzania. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Shenzhen, it's 10:47 in Masasi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,687 feet between the two airports. Masasi Airport sits higher than Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

The return flight from Masasi (XMI) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 65° (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 Masasi Airport (XMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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