Shenzhen to Ibb flights
Ibb lies 7,380 km (4,586 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 13 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 | Ibb | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Yemen |
| Population | 17.5 million | 771,514 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,931 m (6,335 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Aden) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | TAI, 32 km out |
Clocks in Ibb are 5 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 10 h 13 min journey lands only 5 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ibb
Crossing from China into Yemen: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rial (YER); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +967; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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 Ibb
Ibb is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Taiz International Airport (TAI), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 10,040-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taiz International Airport (regional) | TAI | 32 km (20 mi) | 10,040 ft | 4,838 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Ibb from Shenzhen?
7,380 km (4,586 mi) in a straight line, west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Ibb by air?
About 10 h 13 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 Ibb?
Ibb is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Aden against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Ibb flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Taiz International Airport (TAI).
What currency do I need in Ibb?
The Rial (YER).
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.