Ningbo to Shenzhen (NGB–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U2044
3U Sichuan
321
8:35 AM
CST T1
11:05 AM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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CZ8738
CZ China Southern
320
8:40 AM
CST T1
11:05 AM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CA3526
CA Air China
738
10:25 AM
CST TT2
12:45 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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ZH8966
ZH Shenzhen
738
10:25 AM
CST T2
12:45 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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CZ8504
CZ China Southern
333
12:15 PM
CST T1
2:35 PM
CST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
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MU5243
MU China Eastern
321
2:30 PM
CST T2
4:45 PM
CST
2h 15m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6154
CZ China Southern
320
4:45 PM
CST T1
7:15 PM
CST
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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9C6874
9C Spring
320
8:23 PM
CST TT2
10:50 PM
CST
2h 27m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6592
CZ China Southern
320
9:00 PM
CST TT1
11:25 PM
CST
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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CA3438
CA Air China
738
9:30 PM
CST TT2
12:10 AM+1
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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ZH8968
ZH Shenzhen
738
9:30 PM
CST TT2
12:10 AM+1
CST
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
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HU7744
HU Hainan
73H
9:40 PM
CST T1
12:25 AM+1
CST
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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ZH8965
ZH Shenzhen
738
7:35 AM
CST TT3
9:35 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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CA3525
CA Air China
738
7:35 AM
CST TT3
9:35 AM
CST
2h
M T W T F S S
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9C6873
9C Spring
320
7:45 AM
CST TT3
9:50 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CZ8503
CZ China Southern
321
9:10 AM
CST
11:15 AM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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HU7743
HU Hainan
73H
10:10 AM
CST
12:15 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6153
CZ China Southern
321
1:35 PM
CST
3:40 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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ZH8967
ZH Shenzhen
738
6:25 PM
CST TT3
8:20 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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CA3437
CA Air China
738
6:25 PM
CST TT3
8:20 PM
CST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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MU5244
MU China Eastern
321
6:56 PM
CST TT3
8:50 PM
CST
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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CZ6591
CZ China Southern
320
7:07 PM
CST TT3
8:46 PM
CST
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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3U2043
3U Sichuan
321
8:00 PM
CST TT3
10:10 PM
CST
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CZ8737
CZ China Southern
321
8:05 PM
CST TT3
10:10 PM
CST
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Ningbo to Shenzhen
7 carriers, 84 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines 84 Flights/wk 687 mi 2h 15m nonstop 57 1-stop hubs

NGB–SZX is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 687 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop NGB–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 28 320, 333 2h20-2h30 SkyTeam
CA Air China 14 738 2h20-2h40 Star Alliance
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 14 738 2h20-2h40 Star Alliance
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 321 2h30
9C Spring Airlines 7 320 2h27
HU Hainan Airlines 7 73H 2h45
MU China Eastern Airlines 7 321 2h15 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 9C, CZ
321 Airbus A321 – 3U, MU
333 Airbus A330-300 – CZ
738 Boeing 737-800 – CA, ZH
73H Boeing 737-800 – HU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ + MU (35 flights/wk, 42%)
Star Alliance: CA + ZH (28 flights/wk, 33%)
Unaffiliated: 3U + 9C + HU (21 flights/wk, 25%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, NGB to SZX direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
12
flights
Fri
12
flights
Sat
12
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
84
Outbound / wk
84
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for NGB to SZX.
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One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,713
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.

Other ways to reach Shenzhen from Ningbo

Nearby airports with service to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Metric NGB→SZX HSN→SZX HGH→SZX
Distance from NGB 54 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1 10
Weekly flights 84 7 361
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 30m 1h 50m
Airports within 200 miles of NGB with service to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Shenzhen is 0 hours the same as Ningbo.
NGB: CST · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ningbo, it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
687 mi / 1,105 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 45m.
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.

NGB–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ningbo to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance687 mi / 1,105 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 45m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights84 out / 84 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: NGB
IATA / ICAONGB / ZSNB
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr9.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NGB to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Ningbo Lishe International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 45m. The route covers 687 miles.
There are approximately 84 nonstop flights per week from NGB to SZX. The return direction has about 84 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ZYI, YBP, GYS, SHS, LUM, INC, LHW, NBS, CJU, NNG, WDS, YNT, TFU, NRT, VTE, DLC, XIC, KHN, JHG, WUH, SJW, XFN, MIG, ENH, KMG, KWE, LZO, PVG, CKG, TAO, HAK, JIU, ANC, XIY, CGO, PKX, SIN, CTU, BKK, PEK, LYI, SYX, TYN, SHE, YIH, TSN, ZHA, TPE, XNN, CGQ, SGN, HRB, MDC, WXN, LYG, BZX and BUD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SZX to NGB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HSN, HGH and HYN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 NGB to SZX

Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Spring Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

NGB to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NGB to SZX ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 687 miles (1,105 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 84 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via ZYI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zhoushan (HSN), Hangzhou (HGH) and Taizhou (Luqiao) (HYN).