Anchorage to Shenzhen (ANC–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ2549
CZ China Southern
77F
2:00 AM
CST
7:50 PM
AKDT
9h 50m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2547
CZ China Southern
77F
2:00 AM
CST
7:50 PM
AKDT
9h 50m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ411
CZ China Southern
77F
2:05 AM
CST
6:30 PM
AKDT
8h 25m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2527
CZ China Southern
77F
2:15 AM
CST
6:30 PM
AKDT
8h 15m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3125
CA Air China
77L
3:05 AM
CST
9:05 PM
AKDT
10h
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CA3183
CA Air China
77F
3:30 AM
CST
8:15 PM
AKDT
8h 45m
39%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ2599
CZ China Southern
77F
5:55 AM
CST
11:45 PM
AKDT
9h 50m
34%
M T W T F S S
Prices
CSG2599
CSG CSG
77L
5:46 PM
CST
11:01 AM
AKDT
9h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

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

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
TPE Taoyuan 12h 37m BRCIK4 B7CICZ Taoyuan (TPE) to Shenzhen flights
ICN Seoul 14h 26m 5X5YFX CACZKE Seoul (ICN) to Shenzhen flights
ORD Chicago 21h 45m 5YAAAC 5YCSGCZ Chicago (ORD) to Shenzhen flights
LAX Los Angeles 22h 4m 5YASCA 5YCACK Los Angeles (LAX) to Shenzhen flights
YVR Vancouver 23h 30m ACASP HU Vancouver (YVR) to Shenzhen flights
NRT Narita 23h 36m CNKKZ CANHZH Narita (NRT) to Shenzhen flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 42h 7m DEKZRO CALH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shenzhen flights
HKG Hong Kong ~13h 37m 5X5YCX LH Hong Kong (HKG) to Shenzhen flights
MNL Manila (Pasay) ~13h 55m 3UCAZH Manila (Pasay) (MNL) to Shenzhen flights
HND Tokyo ~14h 6m 6I NHZH Tokyo (HND) to Shenzhen flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Anchorage to Shenzhen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
5,057 mi 10h 39m nonstop +16h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ANC and SZX, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
604
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ANC → SZX
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Return
SZX → ANC
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+16h
Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
5,057 mi / 8,139 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 39m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

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.

ANC–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance5,057 mi / 8,139 km
Flight time10h 39m
Time difference+16 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights3 out / 13 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take about 10h 39m gate to gate. The route covers 5,057 miles.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Taiwan Taoyuan, Incheon and Chicago O'Hare.
Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from SZX to ANC 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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ANC to SZX

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ANC to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to SZX is about 10 hours 39 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,057 miles (8,139 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 13 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Incheon and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.