Shenzhen to Port of Spain flights
Port of Spain lies 16,291 km (10,123 mi) north of Shenzhen, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 21 h 38 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.
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| Shenzhen | Port of Spain | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Population | 17.5 million | 49,031 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/Port_of_Spain) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | POS, 21 km out |
Clocks in Port of Spain are 12 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 21 h 38 min journey lands only 9 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Port of Spain
Crossing from China into Trinidad and Tobago: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (TTD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes ++1-868; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648916 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648918.
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 Port of Spain
Port of Spain is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Piarco International Airport (POS), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are A.N.R. Robinson International Airport (TAB, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piarco International Airport | POS | 21 km (13 mi) | 10,500 ft | 58 ft |
| A.N.R. Robinson International Airport | TAB | 92 km (57 mi) | 9,002 ft | 38 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Port of Spain from Shenzhen?
16,291 km (10,123 mi) in a straight line, north of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to Port of Spain by air?
About 21 h 38 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 Port of Spain?
Port of Spain is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Port_of_Spain against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to Port of Spain flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Piarco International Airport (POS); Port of Spain also has TAB.
What currency do I need in Port of Spain?
The Dollar (TTD).
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.