Shenzhen to Auckland (SZX–AKL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
HU7931
HU Hainan
789
2:50 AM
CST TT3
6:40 PM
NZDT
10h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
HU7932
HU Hainan
789
10:35 PM
NZDT TI
4:55 AM+1
CST
11h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Shenzhen to Auckland
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 5,720 mi 10h 50m nonstop +5h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

SZX–AKL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,720 miles in approximately 10h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 15 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–AKL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
HU Hainan Airlines 3 789 10h50
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.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to AKL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~18h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,131
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 Auckland from Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Auckland International Airport.
Metric SZX→AKL HKG→AKL CAN→AKL
Distance from SZX 24 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 3 24 14
Flight time 10h 50m 10h 50m 11h
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Auckland International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+5h
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · AKL: NZDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 11:00 PM in Auckland.
Distance & Flight Time
5,720 mi / 9,204 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 50m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visitor visa to enter New Zealand. Most applicants receive a 5-year multiple entry visa, with processing averaging about 5 business days. Chinese nationals travelling from Australia on a valid Australian visa can instead use the NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) for stays up to 3 months. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date.

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.

SZX–AKL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Auckland route.
Route details
Distance5,720 mi / 9,204 km
Flight time10h 50m
Time difference+5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 3 return
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: AKL
IATA / ICAOAKL / NZAA
TimezonePacific/Auckland
Passengers/yr18.7M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to AKL flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Auckland International Airport take approximately 10h 50m. The route covers 5,720 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Hainan Airlines.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SZX to AKL. The return direction has about 3 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SYD, ICN, HAK, HGH, PEK, PVG, TPE, NRT, SIN, KUL, LAX, MEL, DXB, DOH and YVR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Auckland is 5 hours ahead of Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from AKL to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG and 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 AKL

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZX to AKL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to AKL ranges from 10 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,720 miles (9,204 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via SYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).