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GYY to SZX: distance & flight time
Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
7,794 mi
12,543 km · 6,773 nm
15h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,794 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 45m 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
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, 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 GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 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 GYY from SZX?
The flight distance from Gary (GYY) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 7,794 miles (12,543 km, 6,773 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from GYY to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 45m 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 GYY to SZX?
Nonstop service on GYY–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 15h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Gary and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of Gary.
What is the cheapest way to fly from GYY to SZX?
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Why are some GYY to SZX fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain GYY–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.