SZX
Shenzhen
China
10,760 km
6,686 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
10,760 km
6,686 mi / 5,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

SZX YOL
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code SZX YOL
ICAO Code ZGSZ DNYO
City Shenzhen Yola
Country China Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Lagos
Elevation 13 ft 599 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 9.260000, 12.430000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 10,760 kilometers (6,686 miles / 5,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Nigeria. 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 14:45 in Shenzhen, it's 07:45 in Yola. With a 7-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 Yola (YOL) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 66° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.