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

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Almaty to Shenzhen
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 2,535 mi 5h 45m nonstop +3h ahead 18 1-stop hubs

ALA–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Turkish Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,535 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 18 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ALA–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
TK Turkish Airlines 1 – – – Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: TK (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ALA to SZX.
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One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
1,289
Candidates
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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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections18 hubs
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 approximately 5h 45m. The route covers 2,535 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Turkish Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ALA to SZX.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGO, XIY, ICN, PEK, TAS, HGH, BKK, URC, PVG, HKT, HAN, FRA, DOH, LHR, DXB, SVO, KUL and AUH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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) are connected by nonstop service from Turkish Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ALA to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.