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HOU to SZX: distance & flight time
Houston (William P Hobby Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
8,340 mi
13,421 km · 7,247 nm
16h 49m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,340 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 49m gate to gate, flying northwest. 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
- HOU — William P Hobby Airport · Houston, 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 HOU
- IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport24 mi away
- EFD · Ellington Airport8 mi away
- AAP · Andrau Airpark19 mi away
- SGR · Sugar Land Regional 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 HOU from SZX?
The flight distance from Houston (HOU) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 8,340 miles (13,421 km, 7,247 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from HOU to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 49m 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 Houston and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of Houston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from HOU to SZX?
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