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SZX to JOT: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Joliet (Joliet Regional Airport)
7,786 mi
12,530 km · 6,766 nm
15h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,786 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 44m 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
- JOT — Joliet Regional Airport · Joliet, 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 JOT
- ORD · Chicago O'Hare International Airport35 mi away
- LOT · Lewis University Airport7 mi away
- DPA · Dupage Airport27 mi away
- MDW · Chicago Midway International Airport29 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from JOT?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Joliet (JOT) is 7,786 miles (12,530 km, 6,766 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to JOT?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 44m 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 JOT?
Nonstop service on SZX–JOT 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 44m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Joliet?
Joliet is 13 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to JOT?
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Why are some SZX to JOT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SZX–JOT 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.