Shenzhen to Atlanta (SZX–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
ANC Anchorage 18h 12m 5YCACSG → AMBRDL Anchorage (ANC) to Atlanta flights
ICN Seoul 18h 12m CACZKE → DLKE Seoul (ICN) to Atlanta flights
LAX Los Angeles 19h 55m 3SCACK → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Atlanta flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 23h 26m CACZLH → 3S5YAF Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Atlanta flights
BRU Zaventem 23h 43m HU → AFDL Zaventem (BRU) to Atlanta flights
MAD Madrid 24h 14m HU → AFDLVS Madrid (MAD) to Atlanta flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 22m HU → AFAMDL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Atlanta flights
FCO Rome 24h 59m HU → AFDLET Rome (FCO) to Atlanta flights
BCN Barcelona 25h 5m CAZH → AFAMDL Barcelona (BCN) to Atlanta flights
MEX Mexico City 26h 1m CZ → AFAMDL Mexico City (MEX) to Atlanta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shenzhen to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-12h behind

While no nonstop service exists between SZX and ATL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
MKE ~7h 2m ANC ~18h 12m ICN ~18h 12m LAX ~19h 55m FRA ~23h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,219
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SZX → ATL
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
Return
ATL → SZX
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-12h
Atlanta is 12 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 6:00 AM in Atlanta.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SZX–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Atlanta route.
Route details
Time difference-12 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to ATL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Ted Stevens Anchorage, Incheon and Los Angeles.
Atlanta is 12 hours behind Shenzhen.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Ted Stevens Anchorage, Incheon and Los Angeles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.