Shenzhen to Dubai(Jebel Ali) (SZX–DWC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
EK329
EK Emirates
12:42 AM
CST
5:25 AM
+04
8h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
LH8443
LH Lufthan
77X
5:30 AM
CST
9:40 AM
+04
8h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Shenzhen to Dubai(Jebel Ali)
2 carriers, 3 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 3 Flights/wk 3,682 mi 8h 10m nonstop -4h behind 12 1-stop hubs

SZX–DWC is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Lufthansa and Emirates lead the route. The flight covers 3,682 miles in approximately 8h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–DWC service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
LH Lufthansa 2 77X 8h10 Star Alliance
EK Emirates 1 8h43
Aircraft on this route
77X Boeing 777-200ER – LH
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: LH (2 flights/wk, 67%)
Unaffiliated: EK (1 flights/wk, 33%)
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 DWC direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to DWC.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~48h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
765
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 Dubai(Jebel Ali) from Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Al Maktoum International Airport.
Metric SZX→DWC HKG→DWC CAN→DWC
Distance from SZX 24 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3 1
Weekly flights 3 11 4
Flight time 8h 10m 8h 8h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Al Maktoum International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-4h
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 4 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · DWC: +04

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 2:00 PM in Dubai(Jebel Ali).
Distance & Flight Time
3,682 mi / 5,926 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 10m to 8h 43m.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders get visa-free entry to the UAE for stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. This visa-free arrangement started in January 2018. You receive a free entry stamp at immigration with no advance application needed.

The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offices. The extension fee is AED 600 (about CNY 1,200). For work or long-term stays, your UAE sponsor or employer must arrange the visa. Each emirate handles immigration separately, but the visa-free entry works at all UAE airports.

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–DWC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Dubai(Jebel Ali) route.
Route details
Distance3,682 mi / 5,926 km
Flight time8h 10m to 8h 43m
Time difference-4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights3 out
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DWC
IATA / ICAODWC / OMDW
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Elevation114 ft / 35 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to DWC flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport take approximately 8h 10m to 8h 43m. The route covers 3,682 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Emirates and Lufthansa.
There are approximately 3 nonstop flights per week from SZX to DWC.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, TPE, BRU, JNB, BKK, CTU, HAN, PVG, DXB, FRA, MXP and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Dubai(Jebel Ali) is 4 hours behind Shenzhen.
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 DWC

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates and Lufthansa. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZX to DWC Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to DWC ranges from 8 hours 10 minutes to 8 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,682 miles (5,926 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).