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SZX to SAN: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
7,344 mi
11,819 km · 6,381 nm
14h 52m
estimated nonstop flight time
-15h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
7,344 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 52m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, 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 SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from SAN?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to San Diego (SAN) is 7,344 miles (11,819 km, 6,381 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 52m 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 San Diego?
San Diego is 15 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to SAN?
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