Shenzhen to Kangding flights
Kangding lies 1,463 km (909 mi) north-west of Shenzhen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 38 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 | Kangding | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 17.5 million | 100,000 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 2,826 m (9,272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | KGT, 26 km out |
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 Kangding
Kangding is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kangding Airport (KGT), 26 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kangding Airport (regional) | KGT | 26 km (16 mi) | 13,123 ft | 14,042 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kangding from Shenzhen?
1,463 km (909 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Kangding by air?
About 2 h 38 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 Kangding?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Kangding flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Kangding Airport (KGT).
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.