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CER to SZX: distance & flight time
Cherbourg (Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
6,067 mi
9,764 km · 5,272 nm
12h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,067 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 22m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CER — Cherbourg-Maupertus Airport · Cherbourg, France
- 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 CER
- ACI · Alderney Airport34 mi away
- JER · Jersey Airport45 mi away
- GCI · Guernsey Airport53 mi away
- GFR · Granville Airport53 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 CER from SZX?
The flight distance from Cherbourg (CER) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 6,067 miles (9,764 km, 5,272 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CER to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Cherbourg and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 6 hours ahead of Cherbourg.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CER to SZX?
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