Distance From Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Memphis International Airport, RKZ - MEM Distance

The distance from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ) to Memphis International Airport (MEM) is 7987 miles or 12854 kilometers or 6936 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Xigazê (Samzhubzê) ( China ) to Memphis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) and Memphis takes around 18 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base, Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China to Memphis International Airport, Memphis, United States is 18 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RKZ - MEM

Kilometers		12854 km
Statute Miles		7987 miles
Nautical Miles		6936 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 21 minutes

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base to Memphis International Airport Flight Route Map - RKZ to MEM Flight Path

Location of Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base & Memphis International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Xigazê (Samzhubzê) to Memphis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China and Memphis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKZ - MEM

Time difference between Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China) and Memphis (United States) is 11 Hours.
Memphis time is 11 Hours behind Xigazê (Samzhubzê).

Location	Local Time
Xigazê (Samzhubzê) (China)	2026-06-14, 10:41:31 +06
Memphis (United States)	2026-06-13, 23:41:31 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Xigaze Peace Airport / Shigatse Air Base (RKZ / ZURK) Xigazê (Samzhubzê), China

Destination

Memphis International Airport (MEM / KMEM) Memphis, United States