Shenzhen (SZX) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route.
12,228 km by air, about 16 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Shenzhen (SZX) and Los Angeles (LAX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
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 Shenzhen (SZX) to Los Angeles (LAX) shipping route by air
Shenzhen to Los Angeles by air: flight distance 12,228 km, heading north east from China to the United States. The shortest line over the globe is 11,645 km, and real airways add the rest.
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 SZX to LAX 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 Shenzhen to Los Angeles saves money. The shipment crosses from China into the United States, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 67 routes from Shenzhen (SZX) in this directory, Los Angeles (LAX) is the 49th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Shenzhen: Johannesburg (11,214 km), Madrid (10,995 km) and Vancouver (10,757 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Shenzhen (SZX) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
12,228 km along the flight path (11,645 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Shenzhen (SZX) to Los Angeles (LAX)?
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 Los Angeles (LAX) to Shenzhen (SZX) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.