Phuket to Shenzhen (HKT–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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9C8782
9C Spring
320
11:10 PM
+07 TI
3:40 AM+1
CST
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
9C8781
9C Spring
320
5:40 AM
CST
8:20 AM
+07
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Phuket to Shenzhen
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4 Flights/wk 1,437 mi 4h nonstop +1h ahead 32 1-stop hubs

HKT–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Spring Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,437 miles in approximately 4h. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKT–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
9C Spring Airlines 4 320 3h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 9C (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HKT to SZX direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKT to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,467
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Shenzhen is 1 hour ahead of Phuket.
HKT: +07 · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Phuket, it's 7:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
1,437 mi / 2,312 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Thai passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a mutual visa exemption agreement that took effect March 1, 2026. No advance application is needed. The 30-day stay cannot be extended in country. Total time in China must not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. This covers tourism and business visits only. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

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.

HKT–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Phuket to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance1,437 mi / 2,312 km
Flight time4h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connections32 hubs
Origin: HKT
IATA / ICAOHKT / VTSP
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr17.2M
Elevation82 ft / 25 m
Destination: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKT to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Phuket International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take approximately 4h. The route covers 1,437 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Spring Airlines.
There are approximately 4 nonstop flights per week from HKT to SZX. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KWE, CKG, NGB, HGH, NKG, CGO, XIY, TYN, DMK, ALA, TAS, KUL, TPE, BKK, ICN, SGN, PVG, PEK, SIN, KMG, MCT, TFU, DXB, PEN, SVO, CDG, AUH, DOH, MEL, FRA, SYD and TLV. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shenzhen is 1 hour ahead of Phuket.
Yes, return flights from SZX to HKT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 HKT to SZX

Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKT to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKT to SZX ranges from 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,437 miles (2,312 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via KWE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.