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SJC to SZX: distance & flight time
San Jose (Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
6,932 mi
11,157 km · 6,024 nm
14h 4m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,932 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 4m 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
- SJC — Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport · San Jose, 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 SJC
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 SJC from SZX?
The flight distance from San Jose (SJC) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 6,932 miles (11,157 km, 6,024 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SJC to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 4m 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 San Jose and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 15 hours ahead of San Jose.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SJC to SZX?
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