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SZX to BWU: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Sydney (Sydney Bankstown Airport)
4,609 mi
7,418 km · 4,005 nm
9h 30m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
4,609 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 30m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- BWU — Sydney Bankstown Airport · Sydney, Australia
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 BWU
- SYD · Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport11 mi away
- CDU · Camden Airport19 mi away
- XRH · RAAF Base Richmond25 mi away
- WOL · Wollongong Airport45 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from BWU?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sydney (BWU) is 4,609 miles (7,418 km, 4,005 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to BWU?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 30m 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 Shenzhen and Sydney?
Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to BWU?
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