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SZX to AKC: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Akron (Akron Fulton International Airport)
7,929 mi
12,761 km · 6,890 nm
16h 1m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,929 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 1m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 13-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- AKC — Akron Fulton International Airport · Akron, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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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
Near AKC
- CAK · Akron Canton Regional Airport8 mi away
- CLE · Cleveland Hopkins International Airport33 mi away
- BKL · Burke Lakefront Airport35 mi away
- CGF · Cuyahoga County Airport36 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from AKC?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Akron (AKC) is 7,929 miles (12,761 km, 6,890 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to AKC?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 1m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from SZX to AKC?
Nonstop service on SZX–AKC depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 16h 1m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Akron?
Akron is 13 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to AKC?
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Why are some SZX to AKC fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SZX–AKC tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.