Zaventem to Shenzhen (BRU–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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 56m ACLHNH → CALH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shenzhen flights
LHR London 14h 5m B6BACX → CAZH London (LHR) to Shenzhen flights
CKG Chongqing 14h 35m HU → 3U9CCA Chongqing (CKG) to Shenzhen flights
PEK Beijing 14h 41m CAHU → CAHUMS Beijing (PEK) to Shenzhen flights
VIE Vienna 15h 10m AINHOS → HU Vienna (VIE) to Shenzhen flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 15h 23m ETSNWB → HU Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Shenzhen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 29m HOHU → AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 15h 40m AZNHSN → HU Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Shenzhen flights
FCO Rome 15h 45m AZFBFR → HU Rome (FCO) to Shenzhen flights
BCN Barcelona 15h 51m EYFRIB → ZH Barcelona (BCN) to Shenzhen flights
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Zaventem to Shenzhen
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,798 mi 11h 20m nonstop +6h ahead

BRU–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,798 miles in approximately 11h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BRU–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, BRU to SZX direction.
Mon
0
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Tue
0
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Wed
1
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Thu
0
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Fri
1
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Sat
0
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Sun
1
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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 BRU to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
FRA ~13h 56m LHR ~14h 5m CKG ~14h 35m PEK ~14h 41m VIE ~15h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,069
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
+6h
Shenzhen is 6 hours ahead of Zaventem.
BRU: CEST · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Zaventem, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
5,798 mi / 9,330 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 20m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Belgian passport holders enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a unilateral policy extended through December 31, 2026. Covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with proof of onward travel. Employment and study still require a visa obtained in advance.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to BRU

The Airport Express train runs every 15–20 minutes from Brussels Central, Midi (South), and Nord stations to BRU in 17–25 minutes (€11.80 one-way, free with Brussels Card). Traffic on the Ring road (R0) is heavily congested during morning rush, making the train the consistent choice for peak departures.

Taxis from central Brussels cost €40–55 and take 25–40 minutes. Ride-shares (Uber) run €30–45. Parking at BRU starts at €10/day in the P-Long facility with free shuttle.

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

BRU–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zaventem to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance5,798 mi / 9,330 km
Flight time11h 20m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BRU
Full nameBrussels Airport
IATA / ICAOBRU / EBBR
TimezoneEurope/Brussels
Passengers/yr23.0M
Elevation175 ft / 53 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 BRU to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Brussels Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take about 11h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 5,798 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BRU to SZX: Hainan Airlines.
This route has limited weekly 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 Frankfurt Main, London Heathrow and Chongqing Jiangbei.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SZX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Shenzhen is 6 hours ahead of Zaventem.
Yes, return flights from SZX to BRU 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 BRU to SZX

Brussels Airport (BRU) 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.

BRU to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BRU to SZX is about 11 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,798 miles (9,330 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, London Heathrow and Chongqing Jiangbei. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.