Shenzhen to Ningbo flights
Ningbo lies 1,105 km (686 mi) north-east 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 10 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 | Ningbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 17.5 million | 3.7 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | NGB, 10 km out |
| Postal codes | 518000 | 315000 |
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 Ningbo
Ningbo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport (HSN, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ningbo Lishe International Airport | NGB | 10 km (6 mi) | 10,499 ft | 13 ft |
| Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport | HSN | 79 km (49 mi) | 8,202 ft | 6 ft |
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Staying in Ningbo
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Ningbo. Of the 168 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (65), and 28 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 2,624 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ningbo from Shenzhen?
1,105 km (686 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Ningbo by air?
About 2 h 10 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 Ningbo?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Ningbo flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB); Ningbo also has HSN.
Where can I stay in Ningbo?
Our booking partner lists 172 places to stay in Ningbo, bookable on this site.
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.