Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Shenzhen flights
Shenzhen lies 12,235 km (7,603 mi) north-east of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, +7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 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.
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Shenzhen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | China |
| Population | 211,359 | 17.5 million |
| Elevation | 55 m (180 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | TFN, 9 km out | SZX, 29 km out |
| Postal codes | 38001–38320 | 518000 |
Clocks in Shenzhen are 7 h ahead of Santa Cruz de Tenerife right now, so a 16 h 26 min journey lands 23 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shenzhen
Crossing from Spain into China: money changes from the Euro to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Santa Cruz de Tenerife is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,404-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS, 56 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife?
12,235 km (7,603 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Shenzhen by air?
About 16 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 Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 7 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Atlantic/Canary).
Which airports are used for Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Shenzhen flights?
Typically Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN) 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
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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.