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DPA to SZX: distance & flight time
West Chicago (Dupage Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
7,759 mi
12,487 km · 6,743 nm
15h 41m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,759 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 41m 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
- DPA — Dupage Airport · West 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 DPA
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport18 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport22 mi away
- PWK · Chicago Executive Airport23 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport27 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 DPA from SZX?
The flight distance from West Chicago (DPA) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 7,759 miles (12,487 km, 6,743 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from DPA to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 41m 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 West Chicago and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of West Chicago.
What is the cheapest way to fly from DPA to SZX?
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