SZX
Shenzhen
China
11,973 km
7,439 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
11,973 km
7,439 mi / 6,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.5h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
352°
north

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SZX YQX
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code SZX YQX
ICAO Code ZGSZ CYQX
City Shenzhen Gander
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/St_Johns
Elevation 13 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 48.940000, -54.570000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 11,973 kilometers (7,439 miles / 6,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:25 in Shenzhen, it's 04:55 in Gander. With a 11.5-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 Gander (YQX) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 11° (north 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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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