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MYW to SZX: distance & flight time
Mtwara (Mtwara Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
5,474 mi
8,810 km · 4,757 nm
11h 12m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,474 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 12m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MYW — Mtwara Airport · Mtwara, Tanzania
- 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 MYW
- LDI · Lindi Airport44 mi away
- MZB · Mocímboa da Praia Airport72 mi away
- MUD · Mueda Airport101 mi away
- KIY · Kilwa Masoko Airport109 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 MYW from SZX?
The flight distance from Mtwara (MYW) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 5,474 miles (8,810 km, 4,757 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MYW to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 12m 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 Mtwara and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 5 hours ahead of Mtwara.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MYW to SZX?
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