SZX
Shenzhen
China
14,745 km
9,162 miles
ZSA
San Salvador
Bahamas
Distance
14,745 km
9,162 mi / 7,962 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
10°
north

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SZX ZSA
Airport Name Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport San Salvador Airport
IATA Code SZX ZSA
ICAO Code ZGSZ MYSM
City Shenzhen San Salvador
Country China Bahamas
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Nassau
Elevation 13 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 22.640000, 113.810000 24.060000, -74.520000

Shenzhen (SZX) to San Salvador (ZSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China to San Salvador Airport (ZSA) in San Salvador, Bahamas is 14,745 kilometers (9,162 miles / 7,962 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Bahamas. 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 05:15 in Shenzhen, it's 16:15 in San Salvador. 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.

The return flight from San Salvador (ZSA) to Shenzhen (SZX) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 San Salvador Airport (ZSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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