Shenzhen to Varanasi flights
Varanasi lies 3,165 km (1,966 mi) 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 4 h 48 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 | Varanasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 17.5 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 86 m (282 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | VNS, 21 km out |
Clocks in Varanasi are 2 h 30 min behind Shenzhen right now, so a 4 h 48 min journey lands only 2 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Varanasi
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 Varanasi
Varanasi is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,006 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport | VNS | 21 km (13 mi) | 9,006 ft | 266 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,165 km (1,966 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Varanasi
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Common questions
How far is Varanasi from Shenzhen?
3,165 km (1,966 mi) in a straight line, west of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Varanasi by air?
About 4 h 48 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 Varanasi?
Varanasi is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Varanasi flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport (VNS).
What currency do I need in Varanasi?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Varanasi?
Our booking partner lists 1,983+ places to stay in Varanasi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.