Shenzhen to Narita (SZX–NRT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SZX–NRT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,833 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: CA | 7 | 738 | 4h30 | – | Star Alliance | CA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Narita from Shenzhen
| Metric | SZX→NRT | HKG→NRT | MFM→NRT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SZX | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 251 | 14 |
| Flight time | 4h 30m | 3h 50m | 4h |
Travel Essentials
SZX: CST · NRT: JST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 7:00 PM in Narita.
Chinese passport holders require a visa to enter Japan. Tourist visas can be obtained electronically through the JAPAN eVISA system, with stays of 15 or 30 days. Single-entry, double-entry, and multiple-entry options are available depending on financial documentation and travel history. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
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.
Keisei Skyliner (41 min to Ueno, ¥2,570) and Narita Express (N'EX, 60 min to Tokyo Station, ¥3,070) are the primary train options. Limousine buses serve major hotels throughout Tokyo, Yokohama, and even Osaka for ¥3,200–¥6,000. Terminals 1, 2, and 3 are connected by free shuttle bus; Terminal 3 (LCC) is a 15-minute walk or shuttle from Terminal 2.
Rental car desks are in the arrivals halls. Highway Bus (cheaper than limousine) is available to many cities. IC card (Suica/Pasmo) works on Keisei and JR lines from NRT at standard fares.
Humid subtropical climate. Summers (June–September) are hot, very humid, and subject to the rainy season (tsuyu) in June–July, followed by typhoon season peaking in August–October. Typhoons can close Narita for 12–24 hours. The airport is particularly exposed on the Chiba plain. Temperatures reach 28–34°C.
Winters (December–February) are cool and dry at 3–10°C with clear skies. This is the most reliable flying season. Snow is infrequent but causes significant disruption when it occurs. The Kanto plain is ill-equipped for heavy snowfall. Spring (late March–April) is mild.
SZX–NRT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SZX to NRT
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are connected by nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SZX to NRT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SZX to NRT ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,833 miles (2,950 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 35 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via FOC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG), Nossa Senhora do Carmo (MFM) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).