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ZJI to SZX: distance & flight time
Locarno (Locarno Airport) → Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport)
5,770 mi
9,287 km · 5,014 nm
11h 47m
estimated nonstop flight time
+6h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
5,770 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 47m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 6-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZJI — Locarno Airport · Locarno, Switzerland
- 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 ZJI
- LUG · Lugano Airport11 mi away
- MXP · Malpensa International Airport37 mi away
- BGY · Il Caravaggio International Airport52 mi away
- LIN · Milano Linate Airport53 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 ZJI from SZX?
The flight distance from Locarno (ZJI) to Shenzhen (SZX) is 5,770 miles (9,287 km, 5,014 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZJI to SZX?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 47m 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 Locarno and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 6 hours ahead of Locarno.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZJI to SZX?
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