Shenzhen to Barnāla flights
Barnāla lies 3,912 km (2,431 mi) west of Shenzhen, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 46 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.
| Shenzhen | Barnāla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 17.5 million | 116,449 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 237 m (778 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | HWR, 42 km out |
| Postal codes | 518000 | 148101–322214 |
Clocks in Barnāla are 2 h 30 min behind Shenzhen right now, so a 5 h 46 min journey lands only 3 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barnāla
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Barnāla
Barnāla is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Halwara International Airport (HWR), 42 km (26 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halwara International Airport | HWR | 42 km (26 mi) | 10,007 ft | 790 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Barnāla from Shenzhen?
3,912 km (2,431 mi) in a straight line, west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Barnāla by air?
About 5 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shenzhen and Barnāla?
Barnāla is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Barnāla flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Halwara International Airport (HWR).
What currency do I need in Barnāla?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.