Shenzhen to Metairie flights
Metairie lies 13,626 km (8,467 mi) north-east of Shenzhen, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h 13 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 | Metairie | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 17.5 million | 138,481 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | MSY, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 518000 | 70001–70060 |
Clocks in Metairie are 13 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 18 h 13 min journey lands only 5 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Metairie
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 Metairie
Metairie is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,104-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | MSY | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,104 ft | 4 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Metairie from Shenzhen?
13,626 km (8,467 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Metairie by air?
About 18 h 13 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 Metairie?
Metairie is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Metairie flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What currency do I need in Metairie?
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.