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SNA to SZX: distance & flight time
Santa Ana (John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
7,271 mi
11,702 km · 6,318 nm
14h 43m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,271 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 43m 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
- SNA — John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport · Santa Ana, 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 SNA
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport36 mi away
- NZJ · El Toro Marine Corps Air Station8 mi away
- FUL · Fullerton Municipal Airport15 mi away
- LGB · Long Beach /Daugherty Field/ Airport19 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 SNA from SZX?
The flight distance from Santa Ana (SNA) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 7,271 miles (11,702 km, 6,318 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SNA to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 43m 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 Santa Ana and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 15 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SNA to SZX?
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