Shenzhen to Dārjiling flights
Dārjiling lies 2,647 km (1,645 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 4 h 9 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 | Dārjiling | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 17.5 million | 123,797 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 2,127 m (6,978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | IXB, 40 km out |
Clocks in Dārjiling are 2 h 30 min behind Shenzhen right now, so a 4 h 9 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dārjiling
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 Dārjiling
Dārjiling is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bagdogra Airport (IXB), 40 km (25 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Taplejung Airport (TPJ, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagdogra Airport | IXB | 40 km (25 mi) | 9,035 ft | 412 ft |
| Taplejung Airport (regional) | TPJ | 67 km (42 mi) | 2,313 ft | 7,990 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Dārjiling from Shenzhen?
2,647 km (1,645 mi) in a straight line, west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Dārjiling by air?
About 4 h 9 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 Dārjiling?
Dārjiling is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Dārjiling flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB); Dārjiling also has TPJ.
What currency do I need in Dārjiling?
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.