United States
ChinaLos Angeles (LAX) to Shenzhen (SZX) shipping route.
12,228 km by air, about 16 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Los Angeles (LAX) and Shenzhen (SZX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Los Angeles (LAX)AirShenzhen (SZX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 12,228 km (7,598 mi) |
| Straight line | 11,645 km |
| Flight time | 16 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Los Angeles (LAX) to Shenzhen (SZX) shipping route by air
Air cargo from LAX to SZX flies about 12,228 km, north west from Los Angeles (LAX), United States to Shenzhen (SZX), China. On a straight great circle the airports are 11,645 km apart.
Flight time is about 16 h at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for LAX to SZX this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Los Angeles to Shenzhen saves money. The shipment crosses from the United States into China, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Los Angeles (LAX) in this directory, Shenzhen (SZX) is the 45th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Los Angeles: Guangzhou (12,199 km), Chengdu (12,157 km) and Chongqing (12,076 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shenzhen (SZX)?
12,228 km along the flight path (11,645 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shenzhen (SZX)?
About 16 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Shenzhen (SZX) to Los Angeles (LAX) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Taipei (TPE) to Shenzhen (SZX)843 km
Hanoi (HAN) to Shenzhen (SZX)882 km- Chongqing (CKG) to Shenzhen (SZX)1,115 km
- Hangzhou (HGH) to Shenzhen (SZX)1,125 km
- Shanghai (PVG) to Shenzhen (SZX)1,295 km
- Chengdu (CTU) to Shenzhen (SZX)1,382 km
How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.