Anchorage to Shenzhen (ANC–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
While no nonstop service exists between ANC and SZX, 1-stop connecting options are available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ANC: AKDT · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 10:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
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.
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.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,057 miles (8,139 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Taiwan Taoyuan, Incheon and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.