Flights to Shenzhen
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
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 |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,467 ft, SZX can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 13 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Shenzhen
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenzhen to Shanghai | China | 1,211 km (752 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Shenzhen to Chongqing | China | 1,082 km (672 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Shenzhen to Chengdu | China | 1,342 km (834 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Shenzhen to Wuhan | China | 894 km (555 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Shenzhen to Xi’an | China | 1,395 km (867 mi) | about 2 h 32 min |
| Shenzhen to Hangzhou | China | 1,053 km (654 mi) | about 2 h 6 min |
| Shenzhen to Hefei | China | 1,084 km (673 mi) | about 2 h 8 min |
| Shenzhen to Nanjing | China | 1,156 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Shenzhen to Hanoi | Vietnam | 866 km (538 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Shenzhen to Taipei | Taiwan | 808 km (502 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Shenzhen to Suzhou | China | 1,169 km (726 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Shenzhen to Zhengzhou | China | 1,359 km (844 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Shenzhen to Nanning | China | 591 km (367 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Shenzhen to Kunming | China | 1,187 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Shenzhen to Pudong | China | 1,215 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Shenzhen to Xiamen | China | 462 km (287 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Shenzhen to Yangzhou | China | 1,216 km (756 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Shenzhen to Huai'an | China | 1,320 km (820 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Shenzhen to Guiyang | China | 868 km (539 mi) | about 1 h 52 min |
| Shenzhen to Wuxi | China | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Shenzhen to Fuzhou | China | 659 km (410 mi) | about 1 h 36 min |
| Shenzhen to New Taipei City | Taiwan | 802 km (498 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Shenzhen to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 1,524 km (947 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Shenzhen to Lahore | Pakistan | 4,035 km (2,507 mi) | about 5 h 55 min |
| Shenzhen to Mumbai | India | 4,285 km (2,663 mi) | about 6 h 15 min |
| Shenzhen to Mexico City | Mexico | 14,118 km (8,772 mi) | about 18 h 51 min |
| Shenzhen to Karachi | Pakistan | 4,775 km (2,967 mi) | about 6 h 52 min |
| Shenzhen to Delhi | India | 3,741 km (2,324 mi) | about 5 h 33 min |
| Shenzhen to Dhaka | Bangladesh | 2,420 km (1,504 mi) | about 3 h 51 min |
| Shenzhen to Tokyo | Japan | 2,873 km (1,785 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Shenzhen?
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) is the closest large airport at 29 km (18 mi). The others, HKG, MFM, ZUH, HUZ, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is SZX from Shenzhen city centre?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Shenzhen on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.