Shenzhen to Kerman flights
Kerman lies 5,683 km (3,531 mi) west of Shenzhen, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 2 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 | Kerman | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Iran |
| Population | 17.5 million | 577,514 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,760 m (5,774 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | KER, 12 km out |
Clocks in Kerman are 4 h 30 min behind Shenzhen right now, so a 8 h 2 min journey lands only 3 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kerman
Crossing from China into Iran: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Kerman
Kerman is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport (KER), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,635-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Rafsanjan Airport (RJN, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport | KER | 12 km (7 mi) | 12,635 ft | 5,741 ft |
| Rafsanjan Airport (regional) | RJN | 99 km (62 mi) | 9,814 ft | 5,298 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Kerman from Shenzhen?
5,683 km (3,531 mi) in a straight line, west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Kerman by air?
About 8 h 2 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 Kerman?
Kerman is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Kerman flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport (KER); Kerman also has RJN.
What currency do I need in Kerman?
The Rial (IRR).
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.