Central Coast to Shenzhen flights
Shenzhen lies 7,373 km (4,581 mi) north-west of Central Coast, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 12 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Central Coast | Shenzhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | China |
| Population | 346,596 | 17.5 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+10 (Australia/Sydney) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SYD, 60 km out | SZX, 29 km out |
Clocks in Shenzhen are 2 h behind Central Coast right now, so a 10 h 12 min journey lands only 8 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shenzhen
Crossing from Australia into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Central Coast
Central Coast is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, whose 12,999-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Newcastle Airport (NTL, 83 km).
Arriving in Shenzhen
Shenzhen is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 30 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 66 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 93 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 78 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 29 km (18 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 30 km (19 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 66 km (41 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 93 km (58 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport (regional) | HUZ | 78 km (48 mi) | 7,874 ft | 50 ft |
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Staying in Shenzhen
Our booking partner lists 957 places to stay in Shenzhen. Of the 908 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (425), and 97 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 34,376 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shenzhen from Central Coast?
7,373 km (4,581 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Central Coast.
How long does it take to get from Central Coast to Shenzhen by air?
About 10 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Central Coast and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Australia/Sydney).
Which airports are used for Central Coast to Shenzhen flights?
Typically Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX); Shenzhen also has HKG, MFM, ZUH, HUZ.
What currency do I need in Shenzhen?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Shenzhen?
Our booking partner lists 957 places to stay in Shenzhen, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.