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SZX to MDT: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Harrisburg (Harrisburg International Airport)
8,042 mi
12,943 km · 6,989 nm
16h 14m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,042 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 14m 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
- MDT — Harrisburg International Airport · Harrisburg, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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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 MDT
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from MDT?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Harrisburg (MDT) is 8,042 miles (12,943 km, 6,989 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to MDT?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 14m 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 MDT?
Nonstop service on SZX–MDT 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 14m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Harrisburg?
Harrisburg is 13 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to MDT?
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Why are some SZX to MDT fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SZX–MDT 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.