Almaty to Shenzhen (ALA–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Apr 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
HGH Hangzhou 8h 36m GJ → 3UCACZ Hangzhou (HGH) to Shenzhen flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 40m CZ → 3U9C9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shenzhen flights
URC Ürümqi 8h 45m CZKC → 3UCACZ Ürümqi (URC) to Shenzhen flights
PEK Beijing 8h 58m CAKC → CAHUSC Beijing (PEK) to Shenzhen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 10h 12m KCMUTK → AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
HAN Hanoi (Soc Son) 10h 20m TK → CACZVN Hanoi (Soc Son) (HAN) to Shenzhen flights
TAS Tashkent 10h 25m EYHYKC → TK Tashkent (TAS) to Shenzhen flights
ICN Seoul 11h 22m KCOZZE → CACZKE Seoul (ICN) to Shenzhen flights
BKK Bangkok 11h 27m KC → CACZTG Bangkok (BKK) to Shenzhen flights
DXB Dubai 13h 20m EKFZ → EK Dubai (DXB) to Shenzhen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Almaty to Shenzhen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,535 mi 5h 45m nonstop +3h ahead

ALA–SZX had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,535 miles in 5h 45m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ALA–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 0 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ALA to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
HGH ~8h 36m XIY ~8h 40m URC ~8h 45m HKG ~8h 55m PEK ~8h 58m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,338
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
+3h
Shenzhen is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.
ALA: +05 · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Almaty, it's 9:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
2,535 mi / 4,080 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
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

ALA–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Almaty to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance2,535 mi / 4,080 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALA
Full nameAlmaty International Airport
IATA / ICAOALA / UAAA
TimezoneAsia/Almaty
Passengers/yr10.0M
Elevation2,234 ft / 681 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 ALA to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Almaty International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,535 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ALA to SZX: Turkish Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in April 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 5h 45m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Ürümqi Tianshan.
Shenzhen is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALA to SZX

Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) had nonstop service from Turkish Airlines, last on the schedule in April 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ALA to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALA to SZX is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,535 miles (4,080 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hangzhou Xiaoshan, Xi'an Xianyang and Ürümqi Tianshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.