Shenzhen to San Salvador flights
San Salvador lies 15,256 km (9,479 mi) north-east of Shenzhen, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 20 h 19 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 | San Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | El Salvador |
| Population | 17.5 million | 525,990 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 653 m (2,142 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/El_Salvador) |
| Nearest large airport | SZX, 29 km out | SAL, 31 km out |
Clocks in San Salvador are 14 h behind Shenzhen right now, so a 20 h 19 min journey lands only 6 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Salvador
Crossing from China into El Salvador: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +503; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648879 / 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 San Salvador
San Salvador is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL), 31 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 10,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ilopango International Airport (ILS, 7 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez | SAL | 31 km (19 mi) | 10,500 ft | 101 ft |
| Ilopango International Airport (regional) | ILS | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,349 ft | 2,027 ft |
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Staying in San Salvador
Our booking partner lists 207 places to stay in San Salvador. Of the 125 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (61), and 8 are five-star. Across 71 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 25,232 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Salvador from Shenzhen?
15,256 km (9,479 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shenzhen.
How long does it take to get from Shenzhen to San Salvador by air?
About 20 h 19 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 San Salvador?
San Salvador is 14 h behind at the moment (America/El_Salvador against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenzhen to San Salvador flights?
Typically Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL); San Salvador also has ILS.
What currency do I need in San Salvador?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in San Salvador?
Our booking partner lists 207 places to stay in San Salvador, 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 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.