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BZZ to SZX: distance & flight time
Brize Norton (RAF Brize Norton) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
5,992 mi
9,643 km · 5,207 nm
12h 13m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,992 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 13m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- BZZ — RAF Brize Norton · Brize Norton, United Kingdom
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near BZZ
- FFD · RAF Fairford10 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport52 mi away
- OXF · Oxford (Kidlington) Airport13 mi away
- GBA · Cotswold Airport21 mi away
Near SZX
- HKG · Hong Kong International Airport24 mi away
- HHP · Shun Tak Heliport33 mi away
- MFM · Macau International Airport37 mi away
- ZUH · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport52 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is BZZ from SZX?
The flight distance from Brize Norton (BZZ) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 5,992 miles (9,643 km, 5,207 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from BZZ to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 13m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from BZZ to SZX?
Nonstop service on BZZ–SZX depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 12h 13m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Brize Norton and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Brize Norton.
What is the cheapest way to fly from BZZ to SZX?
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Why are some BZZ to SZX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain BZZ–SZX tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.