Tokyo to Shenzhen flights
Shenzhen lies 2,873 km (1,785 mi) south-west of Tokyo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 4 h 26 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.
| Tokyo | Shenzhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | China |
| Population | 9.7 million | 17.5 million |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HND, 18 km out | SZX, 29 km out |
Clocks in Shenzhen are 1 h behind Tokyo right now, so a 4 h 26 min journey lands only 3 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shenzhen
Crossing from Japan into China: money changes from the Yen to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Tokyo
Tokyo is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,024-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Narita International Airport (NRT, 64 km), Ibaraki Airport (IBR, 85 km).
Arriving in 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).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 29 km (18 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 30 km (19 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 66 km (41 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 93 km (58 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport (regional) | HUZ | 78 km (48 mi) | 7,874 ft | 50 ft |
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Staying in Shenzhen
Our booking partner lists 957 places to stay in Shenzhen. Of the 908 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (425), and 97 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 34,376 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shenzhen from Tokyo?
2,873 km (1,785 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Tokyo.
How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Shenzhen by air?
About 4 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tokyo and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Tokyo).
Which airports are used for Tokyo to Shenzhen flights?
Typically Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX); Shenzhen also has HKG, MFM, ZUH, HUZ.
What currency do I need in Shenzhen?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Shenzhen?
Our booking partner lists 957 places to stay in Shenzhen, 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.