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SHY to SZX: distance & flight time
Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
5,699 mi
9,172 km · 4,952 nm
11h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+5h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,699 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 38m 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
- SHY — Shinyanga Airport · Shinyanga, 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 SHY
- MWZ · Mwanza Airport90 mi away
- GIT · Mchauru Airport107 mi away
- TBO · Tabora Airport111 mi away
- SEU · Seronera Airport121 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 SHY from SZX?
The flight distance from Shinyanga (SHY) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 5,699 miles (9,172 km, 4,952 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SHY to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 38m 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 Shinyanga and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 5 hours ahead of Shinyanga.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SHY to SZX?
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