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SYD to SZX: distance & flight time
Sydney (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
4,617 mi
7,430 km · 4,012 nm
9h 31m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
4,617 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 31m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SYD — Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · Sydney, Australia
- 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 SYD
- BWU · Sydney Bankstown Airport11 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport29 mi away
- XRH · RAAF Base Richmond33 mi away
- WOL · Wollongong Airport48 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 SYD from SZX?
The flight distance from Sydney (SYD) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 4,617 miles (7,430 km, 4,012 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SYD to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 31m 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 Sydney and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 2 hours behind Sydney.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SYD to SZX?
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