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CGX to SZX: distance & flight time
Chicago (Chicago Meigs Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
7,775 mi
12,512 km · 6,756 nm
15h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,775 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 43m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- CGX — Chicago Meigs Airport · Chicago, United States
- 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 CGX
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport17 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport9 mi away
- GYY · Gary Chicago International Airport20 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 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 CGX from SZX?
The flight distance from Chicago (CGX) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 7,775 miles (12,512 km, 6,756 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from CGX to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 43m 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 Chicago and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from CGX to SZX?
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