Shenzhen to Idlib flights
Idlib lies 7,471 km (4,642 mi) north-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 20 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 | Idlib | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Syria |
| Population | 17.5 million | 128,840 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 442 m (1,450 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Damascus) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | ALP, 60 km out |
Clocks in Idlib are 5 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 10 h 20 min journey lands only 5 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Idlib
Crossing from China into Syria: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (SYP); sockets are Euro, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +963; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
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 Idlib
Idlib is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Aleppo International Airport (ALP), 60 km (37 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,547 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Hatay Airport (HTY, 57 km), Latakia International Airport (LTK, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleppo International Airport | ALP | 60 km (37 mi) | 9,547 ft | 1,276 ft |
| Hatay Airport (regional) | HTY | 57 km (35 mi) | 6,830 ft | 269 ft |
| Latakia International Airport (regional) | LTK | 85 km (53 mi) | 9,175 ft | 157 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,471 km (4,642 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 Idlib from Shenzhen?
7,471 km (4,642 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Idlib by air?
About 10 h 20 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 Idlib?
Idlib is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Damascus against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Idlib flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Aleppo International Airport (ALP); Idlib also has HTY, LTK.
What currency do I need in Idlib?
The Pound (SYP).
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.