Shenzhen to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (SZX–YIN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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CZ8717
CZ China Southern
32N
7:40 AM
CST TT3
2:00 PM
+06
6h 20m
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SC9847cs
SC Shandong
320
7:55 AM
CST TT3
2:10 PM
+06
6h 15m
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ZH8271+1
ZH Shenzhen
320
7:55 AM
CST TT3
2:10 PM
+06
6h 15m
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CZ8718
CZ China Southern
32N
2:45 PM
+06
8:31 PM
CST
3h 46m
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ZH8272+1
ZH Shenzhen
320
3:10 PM
+06
9:05 PM
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5h 55m
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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
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 30m 9CCACZ → 9CEUQW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 7h 55m 3UCACZ → 3UEU Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
WUH Wuhan (Huangpi) 8h 13m 3U9CCA → EU Wuhan (Huangpi) (WUH) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 8h 20m 3UCACZ → 3U9CCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
CGO Zhengzhou 8h 36m CACZDZ → 3U9CCZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
URC Ürümqi 8h 38m 3UCACZ → 3UCZGS Ürümqi (URC) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 8h 44m 3U9C9H → 9CJDMU Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
SHA Shanghai (Minhang) 9h 3U9CCA → MU Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
TNA Jinan (Licheng) 9h 5m 9CCACZ → EU Jinan (Licheng) (TNA) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
PEK Beijing 9h 25m CAHUMS → CAZH Beijing (PEK) to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) flights
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Shenzhen to Ili (Yining / Ghulja)
2 carriers, 17 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,359 mi 6h 15m nonstop -2h behind

SZX–YIN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,359 miles in approximately 6h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Ili (Yining / Ghulja) (YIN) Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Shenzhen flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–YIN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZH Shenzhen Airlines Also: SC 7 320 6h15 – Star Alliance SC
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 32N 6h20 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – SC, ZH
32N Airbus A320neo – CZ
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ZH (7 flights/wk, 70%)
SkyTeam: CZ (3 flights/wk, 30%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SZX to YIN direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
17
Outbound / wk
10
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to YIN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
LHW ~7h 30m CTU ~7h 55m WUH ~8h 13m TFU ~8h 20m CGO ~8h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,261
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Shenzhen.
SZX: CST · YIN: +06

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 4:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Distance & Flight Time
2,359 mi / 3,796 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 15m 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–YIN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Ili (Yining / Ghulja) route.
Route details
Distance2,359 mi / 3,796 km
Flight time6h 15m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights17 out / 10 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: YIN
Full nameYining Airport
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to YIN flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Yining Airport take about 6h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 2,359 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SZX to YIN: Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Chengdu Shuangliu and Wuhan Tianhe.
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) is 2 hours behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from YIN to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SZX to YIN

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Yining Airport (YIN) are connected by nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 17 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SZX to YIN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to YIN is about 6 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,359 miles (3,796 km). There are approximately 17 weekly flights outbound and 10 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lanzhou Zhongchuan, Chengdu Shuangliu and Wuhan Tianhe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.