Shenzhen to Harar flights
Harar lies 7,767 km (4,826 mi) west of Shenzhen, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 42 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 | Harar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Ethiopia |
| Population | 17.5 million | 157,000 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,917 m (6,289 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | DIR, 45 km out |
Clocks in Harar are 5 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 10 h 42 min journey lands only 5 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Harar
Crossing from China into Ethiopia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Birr (ETB); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, SN 441011, Schuko, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +251; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648865 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648866.
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 Harar
Harar is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR), 45 km (28 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,791 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Gerad Wilwal International Airport (JIJ, 87 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport | DIR | 45 km (28 mi) | 8,791 ft | 3,827 ft |
| Gerad Wilwal International Airport | JIJ | 87 km (54 mi) | 8,202 ft | 5,954 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,767 km (4,826 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 Harar from Shenzhen?
7,767 km (4,826 mi) in a straight line, west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Harar by air?
About 10 h 42 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 Harar?
Harar is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Addis_Ababa against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Harar flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR); Harar also has JIJ.
What currency do I need in Harar?
The Birr (ETB).
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.