Shenzhen to Srinagar flights
Srinagar lies 4,024 km (2,500 mi) north-west of Shenzhen, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 h 55 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 | Srinagar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 17.5 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,589 m (5,213 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | SXR, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 518000 | 204212–854304 |
Clocks in Srinagar are 2 h 30 min behind Shenzhen right now, so a 5 h 55 min journey lands only 3 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Srinagar
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Srinagar
Srinagar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Srinagar International Airport (SXR), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,090-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Srinagar International Airport | SXR | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,090 ft | 5,429 ft |
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Staying in Srinagar
Our booking partner lists 757 places to stay in Srinagar. Of the 438 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (232), and 10 are five-star. Across 62 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 12,040 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Srinagar from Shenzhen?
4,024 km (2,500 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Srinagar by air?
About 5 h 55 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 Srinagar?
Srinagar is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Srinagar flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Srinagar International Airport (SXR).
What currency do I need in Srinagar?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Srinagar?
Our booking partner lists 757 places to stay in Srinagar, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.