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SZX to SOU: distance & flight time
Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) → Southampton (Southampton Airport)
6,014 mi
9,678 km · 5,226 nm
12h 16m
estimated nonstop flight time
-7h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
6,014 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 16m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 7-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
- SOU — Southampton Airport · Southampton, United Kingdom
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 SOU
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport52 mi away
- LHR · London Heathrow Airport53 mi away
- QLA · Lasham Airport22 mi away
- BBP · Bembridge Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SZX from SOU?
The flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Southampton (SOU) is 6,014 miles (9,678 km, 5,226 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SZX to SOU?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 16m 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 SOU?
Nonstop service on SZX–SOU 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 12h 16m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Southampton?
Southampton is 7 hours behind Shenzhen.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SZX to SOU?
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Why are some SZX to SOU fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SZX–SOU 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.