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RME to SZX: distance & flight time
Rome (Griffiss International Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
7,848 mi
12,630 km · 6,820 nm
15h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+12h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,848 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 51m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 12-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- RME — Griffiss International Airport · Rome, 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 RME
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 RME from SZX?
The flight distance from Rome (RME) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 7,848 miles (12,630 km, 6,820 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RME to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 51m 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 Rome and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 12 hours ahead of Rome.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RME to SZX?
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