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MSE to SZX: distance & flight time
Manston (Kent International Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
5,900 mi
9,496 km · 5,127 nm
12h 2m
estimated nonstop flight time
+7h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,900 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 2m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MSE — Kent International Airport · Manston, United Kingdom
- 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 MSE
- LYM · Lympne Airport23 mi away
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport68 mi away
- SEN · Southend Airport32 mi away
- LYX · Lydd Airport32 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 MSE from SZX?
The flight distance from Manston (MSE) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 5,900 miles (9,496 km, 5,127 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MSE to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 2m 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 Manston and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Manston.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MSE to SZX?
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