Shenzhen to Chlef flights
Chlef lies 10,402 km (6,464 mi) north-west of Shenzhen, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 5 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 | Chlef | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Algeria |
| Population | 17.5 million | 178,616 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 116 m (381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Africa/Algiers) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | CFK, 6 km out |
Clocks in Chlef are 7 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 14 h 5 min journey lands only 7 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chlef
Crossing from China into Algeria: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dinar (DZD); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +213; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648803 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Chlef
Chlef is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport (CFK), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,793 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport | CFK | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,793 ft | 463 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,402 km (6,464 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Chlef from Shenzhen?
10,402 km (6,464 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Chlef by air?
About 14 h 5 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 Chlef?
Chlef is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Algiers against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Chlef flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Chlef Aboubakr Belkaid International Airport (CFK).
What currency do I need in Chlef?
The Dinar (DZD).
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.