SZX
Shenzhen
China
17,413 km
10,820 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
17,413 km
10,820 mi / 9,402 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
31°
north northeast

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SZX XMS
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code SZX XMS
ICAO Code ZGSZ SEMC
City Shenzhen Macas
Country China Ecuador
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Guayaquil
Elevation 13 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 17,413 kilometers (10,820 miles / 9,402 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Ecuador. 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 16:06 in Shenzhen, it's 03:06 in Macas. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,439 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 331° (north northwest). 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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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