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Distance from Los Angeles to Shenzhen

11,639 km (7,232 miles) — straight-line distance as the crow flies

11,639 km

Kilometers

7,232 miles

Miles

~14h 12m

Est. Flight

16h

Time Difference

Los Angeles

USA
Area: 1,302 km²
Population: 3.97M
Timezone: UTC-8
Elevation: 71m

Shenzhen

China
Area: 1,997 km²
Population: 17.56M
Timezone: UTC+8
Elevation: 35m

Los Angeles and Shenzhen are separated by over 12000 kilometers — roughly the distance of flying across an entire ocean.

Los Angeles is known for Hollywood and Venice Beach, while Shenzhen is famous for Tech industry (Huawei, Tencent, DJI) and Shenzhen Bay.

In terms of city area, Shenzhen is 1.5x larger than Los Angeles. You can compare their sizes visually on our side-by-side map comparison.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Shenzhen?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Los Angeles to Shenzhen is 11,639 km (7,232 miles).

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shenzhen?

A direct flight would take approximately 14h 12m, based on an average commercial jet speed of 850 km/h.

Is Los Angeles bigger than Shenzhen?

Shenzhen is larger at 1,997 km², compared to 1,302 km².

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