Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Shenzhen (YIN–SZX) — 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
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu) 6h 5m 3UEU → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Shenzhen flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 15m 3U9CCA → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Shenzhen flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 26m 3U9CMU → 3U9C9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shenzhen flights
URC Ürümqi 7h 30m 3UCZGS → 3UCACZ Ürümqi (URC) to Shenzhen flights
CGO Zhengzhou 7h 45m 3U9CCZ → CACZDZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Shenzhen flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 53m 9CQW → 9CCACZ Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Shenzhen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 58m HOMU → AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
SJW Shijiazhuang 8h 24m 9C → 9CCAMF Shijiazhuang (SJW) to Shenzhen flights
PKX Beijing 8h 43m 3UCZ → 3UCZEY Beijing (PKX) to Shenzhen flights
NKG Nanjing 8h 45m CZ → CACZDZ Nanjing (NKG) to Shenzhen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Shenzhen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
2 Airlines 2,359 mi 3h 24m nonstop +2h ahead

YIN–SZX had nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,359 miles in 3h 24m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop YIN–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 5 – – – Star Alliance –
CZ China Southern Airlines 2 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ZH (5 flights/wk, 71%)
SkyTeam: CZ (2 flights/wk, 29%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
CTU ~6h 5m TFU ~7h 15m XIY ~7h 26m URC ~7h 30m CGO ~7h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,241
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
Shenzhen is 2 hours ahead of Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
YIN: +06 · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Ili (Yining / Ghulja), it's 8:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Distance & Flight Time
2,359 mi / 3,796 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 24m gate to gate.
Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YIN–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Distance2,359 mi / 3,796 km
Flight time3h 24m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIN
Full nameYining Airport
IATA / ICAOYIN / ZWYN
TimezoneAsia/Kashgar
Destination: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIN to SZX flights.
Nonstop flights from Yining Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport take about 3h 24m gate to gate. The route covers 2,359 miles.
2 airlines operated the nonstop from YIN to SZX: Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in September 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 3h 24m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Shuangliu, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an Xianyang.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SZX and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Shenzhen is 2 hours ahead of Ili (Yining / Ghulja).
Yes, return flights from SZX to YIN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 YIN to SZX

Yining Airport (YIN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) had nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines, last on the schedule in September 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

YIN to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIN to SZX is about 3 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,359 miles (3,796 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Shuangliu, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an Xianyang. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.