Shenzhen to Tempe Junction flights
Tempe Junction lies 12,111 km (7,526 mi) north-east of Shenzhen, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 17 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.
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| Shenzhen | Tempe Junction | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 17.5 million | 158,368 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | PHX, 6 km out |
Clocks in Tempe Junction are 15 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 16 h 17 min journey lands only 1 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tempe Junction
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Tempe Junction
Tempe Junction is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 29 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 6 km (4 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 29 km (18 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tempe Junction from Shenzhen?
12,111 km (7,526 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Tempe Junction by air?
About 16 h 17 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 Tempe Junction?
Tempe Junction is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Tempe Junction flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Tempe Junction also has AZA.
What currency do I need in Tempe Junction?
The Dollar (USD).
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.