Auckland to Shenzhen (AKL–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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HU Hainan
789
10:35 PM
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Auckland to Shenzhen
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 5,720 mi 11h 20m nonstop -5h behind 17 1-stop hubs

AKL–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,720 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 17 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop AKL–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HU Hainan Airlines 3 789 11h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – HU
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: HU (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, AKL to SZX direction.
Mon
1
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Tue
0
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Wed
0
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Thu
1
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Fri
0
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Sat
1
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Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AKL to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~21h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
HAK ~21h 10m NRT ~23h 21m MCT ~24h 8m HGH ~25h 5m MEL ~25h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,136
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Shenzhen is 5 hours behind Auckland.
AKL: NZDT · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Auckland, it's 1:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
5,720 mi / 9,204 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 20m.
Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

AKL–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Auckland to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance5,720 mi / 9,204 km
Flight time11h 20m
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections17 hubs
Origin: AKL
Full nameAuckland International Airport
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
Destination: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AKL to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Auckland International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take approximately 11h 20m. The route covers 5,720 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from AKL to SZX. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HAK, NRT, MCT, HGH, MEL, KUL, SIN, PEK, BKK, PVG, SYD, TPE, DOH, ICN, DXB, YVR and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shenzhen is 5 hours behind Auckland.
Yes, return flights from SZX to AKL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AKL to SZX

Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

AKL to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AKL to SZX ranges from 11 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,720 miles (9,204 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

17 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 21 hours via HAK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.