SZX
Shenzhen
China
9,643 km
5,992 miles
YZF
Yellowknife
Canada
Distance
9,643 km
5,992 mi / 5,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
20°
north northeast

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SZX YZF
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport Yellowknife Airport
IATA Code SZX YZF
ICAO Code ZGSZ CYZF
City Shenzhen Yellowknife
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 13 ft 675 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 62.460000, -114.440000

Shenzhen (SZX) to Yellowknife (YZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to Yellowknife Airport (YZF) in Yellowknife, Canada is 9,643 kilometers (5,992 miles / 5,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 13:46 in Shenzhen, it's 22:46 in Yellowknife. With a 15-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 Yellowknife (YZF) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 316° (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 Yellowknife Airport (YZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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