Budapest to Shenzhen (BUD–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CA3140
CA Air China
77F
5:25 AM
CEST
10:35 PM
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CA3142
CA Air China
77F
10:20 AM
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3:30 AM+1
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HU762
HU Hainan
789
11:50 AM
CEST TT2B
4:50 AM+1
CST
11h
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HU761
HU Hainan
789
2:00 AM
CST TT3
7:45 AM
CEST
11h 45m
62%
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CA3139
CA Air China
77F
3:15 AM
CST
9:05 AM
CEST
11h 50m
52%
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CA3141
CA Air China
77F
3:15 AM
CST
9:05 AM
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11h 50m
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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
IST Istanbul 13h 33m 6EGFQR → TK Istanbul (IST) to Shenzhen flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 13h 35m 3U → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Shenzhen flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 14h FM → 3U9C9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shenzhen flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 14h 32m AFKQMU → HU Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Shenzhen flights
NGB Ningbo 14h 39m FM → 9CCACZ Ningbo (NGB) to Shenzhen flights
CKG Chongqing 14h 45m CA → 3U9CCA Chongqing (CKG) to Shenzhen flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 14h 54m ACCXDE → CALH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shenzhen flights
PEK Beijing 14h 55m CA → CAHUSC Beijing (PEK) to Shenzhen flights
VIE Vienna 15h 15m ACAHLG → HU Vienna (VIE) to Shenzhen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 17m FM → AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
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Budapest to Shenzhen
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 5,283 mi 11h 10m nonstop +6h ahead

BUD–SZX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Hainan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 5,283 miles in approximately 11h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BUD–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CA Air China 6 77F 11h10 – Star Alliance –
HU Hainan Airlines 2 789 11h – – –
Aircraft on this route
77F Boeing 777F – CA
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – HU
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: CA (6 flights/wk, 75%)
Unaffiliated: HU (2 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BUD to SZX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BUD to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
IST ~13h 33m CTU ~13h 35m XIY ~14h 0m CDG ~14h 32m NGB ~14h 39m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,873
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 Budapest.
BUD: CEST · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Budapest, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
5,283 mi / 8,502 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 10m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Hungarian passport holders enter China visa-free for stays of up to 30 days. This unilateral policy covers tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit. It runs through December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for at least the duration of your intended stay. Bring proof of accommodation and a return ticket.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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

BUD–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Budapest to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance5,283 mi / 8,502 km
Flight time11h 10m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BUD
Full nameBudapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport
IATA / ICAOBUD / LHBP
TimezoneEurope/Budapest
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation495 ft / 151 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 BUD to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take about 11h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 5,283 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BUD to SZX: Air China and Hainan Airlines.
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 İstanbul, Chengdu Shuangliu and Xi'an Xianyang.
Shenzhen is 6 hours ahead of Budapest.
Yes, return flights from SZX to BUD 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 BUD to SZX

Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Hainan Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BUD to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BUD to SZX is about 11 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,283 miles (8,502 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Chengdu Shuangliu and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.