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VNY to SZX: distance & flight time
Van Nuys (Van Nuys Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
7,220 mi
11,620 km · 6,274 nm
14h 37m
estimated nonstop flight time
+15h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
7,220 miles nonstop takes roughly 14h 37m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 15-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- VNY — Van Nuys Airport · Van Nuys, United States
- SZX — Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near VNY
- LAX · Los Angeles International Airport19 mi away
- WHP · Whiteman Airport6 mi away
- BUR · Bob Hope Airport8 mi away
- SMO · Santa Monica Municipal Airport14 mi away
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
Frequently asked questions
How far is VNY from SZX?
The flight distance from Van Nuys (VNY) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 7,220 miles (11,620 km, 6,274 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from VNY to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 14h 37m 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 Van Nuys and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 15 hours ahead of Van Nuys.
What is the cheapest way to fly from VNY to SZX?
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