Shenzhen to Altay (SZX–AAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 12 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 23m 3U9C9H → MU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Altay flights
URC Ürümqi 9h 15m 3UCACZ → 3UCZ Ürümqi (URC) to Altay flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 10h 25m 9CCACZ → 9C Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Altay flights
PEK Beijing 12h 50m CAHUO3 → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Altay flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 42m AFCACZ → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Altay flights
PKX Beijing 14h 20m 3UCZEY → CZ Beijing (PKX) to Altay flights
HRB Harbin 17h 55m 3UCACZ → CZ Harbin (HRB) to Altay flights
INC Yinchuan 19h 39m 3UCAMF → 3UGJ Yinchuan (INC) to Altay flights
KHG Kashgar 19h 55m CZ → EU Kashgar (KHG) to Altay flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) ~8h 20m 3UCACZ → Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Altay flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shenzhen to Altay
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,241 mi 6h 20m nonstop -2h behind

SZX–AAT had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,241 miles in 6h 20m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SZX–AAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CZ China Southern Airlines 0 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: CZ (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to AAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
TFU ~8h 20m XIY ~8h 23m URC ~9h 15m LHW ~10h 25m CAN ~10h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
800
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Altay from Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Metric SZX→AAT CAN→AAT
Distance from SZX – 61 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 6
Flight time 6h 20m 7h 55m
Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Altay flights
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Altay Xuedu Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Altay is 2 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · AAT: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 4:00 PM in Altay.
Distance & Flight Time
2,241 mi / 3,606 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

Facts

SZX–AAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Altay route.
Route details
Distance2,241 mi / 3,606 km
Flight time6h 20m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: AAT
Full nameAltay Xuedu Airport
IATA / ICAOAAT / ZWAT
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation2,460 ft / 750 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to AAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Altay Xuedu Airport take about 6h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,241 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SZX to AAT: China Southern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h 20m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Xi'an Xianyang, Ürümqi Tianshan and Lanzhou Zhongchuan.
Altay is 2 hours behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from AAT to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN. 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 SZX to AAT

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Altay Xuedu Airport (AAT) had nonstop service from China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SZX to AAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to AAT is about 6 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,241 miles (3,606 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Xi'an Xianyang, Ürümqi Tianshan and Lanzhou Zhongchuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).