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SZX to GYY: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Gary (Gary Chicago International Airport)
7,794 mi
12,543 km · 6,773 nm
15h 45m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,794 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 45m 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
- GYY — Gary Chicago International Airport · Gary, 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 GYY
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport36 mi away
- CGX · Chicago Meigs Airport20 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport21 mi away
- VPZ · Porter County Municipal Airport24 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from GYY?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Gary (GYY) is 7,794 miles (12,543 km, 6,773 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to GYY?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 45m 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 GYY?
Nonstop service on SZX–GYY 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 15h 45m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Gary?
Gary is 13 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to GYY?
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Why are some SZX to GYY fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SZX–GYY 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.