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SKF to SZX: distance & flight time
San Antonio (Lackland Air Force Base) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
8,247 mi
13,272 km · 7,166 nm
16h 38m
estimated nonstop flight time
+13h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
8,247 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 38m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SKF — Lackland Air Force Base · San Antonio, 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 SKF
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport7 mi away
- SAT · San Antonio International Airport12 mi away
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base21 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport78 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 SKF from SZX?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SKF) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 8,247 miles (13,272 km, 7,166 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SKF to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 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 San Antonio and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SKF to SZX?
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