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MZT to SZX: distance & flight time
Mazatlan (General Rafael Buelna International Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
8,282 mi
13,328 km · 7,197 nm
16h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,282 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 42m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- MZT — General Rafael Buelna International Airport · Mazatlan, Mexico
- 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 MZT
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 MZT from SZX?
The flight distance from Mazatlan (MZT) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 8,282 miles (13,328 km, 7,197 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from MZT to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 42m 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 Mazatlan and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 15 hours ahead of Mazatlan.
What is the cheapest way to fly from MZT to SZX?
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