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SZX to SEM: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Selma (Craig Field)
8,397 mi
13,514 km · 7,297 nm
16h 56m
estimated nonstop flight time
-13h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,397 miles nonstop takes roughly 16h 56m 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
- SEM — Craig Field · Selma, 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 SEM
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from SEM?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Selma (SEM) is 8,397 miles (13,514 km, 7,297 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to SEM?
A nonstop flight takes about 16h 56m 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 Selma?
Selma is 13 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to SEM?
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