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

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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
CST
5h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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CZ8717
CZ China Southern
32N
7:40 AM
CST TT3
2:00 PM
+06
6h 20m
35%
M T W T F S S
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SC9847cs
SC Shandong
320
7:55 AM
CST TT3
2:10 PM
+06
6h 15m
23%
M T W T F S S
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ZH8271+1
ZH Shenzhen
320
7:55 AM
CST TT3
2:10 PM
+06
6h 15m
42%
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No flights match your filters.

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) 7h 10m 3UEU → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Shuangliu) (CTU) to Shenzhen flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 7h 25m 3U9CCA → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Shenzhen flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) 7h 30m 3U9CJD → 3U9C9H Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Shenzhen flights
URC Ürümqi 7h 33m 3UCZGS → 3UCACZ Ürümqi (URC) to Shenzhen flights
LHW Lanzhou (Yongdeng) 7h 38m 9CQW → 9CCACZ Lanzhou (Yongdeng) (LHW) to Shenzhen flights
HFE Hefei 7h 55m 9C → 3UCACZ Hefei (HFE) to Shenzhen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 7h 56m HOMU → AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
PEK Beijing 8h 25m CAZH → CAHUMS Beijing (PEK) to Shenzhen flights
PKX Beijing 8h 45m 3UCZ → 3UCZEY Beijing (PKX) to Shenzhen flights
CGO Zhengzhou 8h 47m 3U9CCZ → CACZDZ Zhengzhou (CGO) to Shenzhen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Ili (Yining / Ghulja) to Shenzhen
2 carriers, 10 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 2,359 mi 4h 51m nonstop +2h ahead

YIN–SZX 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 4h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIN–SZX service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZH Shenzhen Airlines 7 320 5h55 – Star Alliance –
CZ China Southern Airlines 3 32N 3h46 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – 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, YIN to SZX direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
2
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
10
Outbound / wk
17
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIN to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
CTU ~7h 10m TFU ~7h 25m XIY ~7h 30m URC ~7h 33m LHW ~7h 38m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,169
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 4h 51m 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 time4h 51m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights10 out / 17 return
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 4h 51m gate to gate. The route covers 2,359 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YIN to SZX: 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 Chengdu Shuangliu, Chengdu Tianfu and Xi'an Xianyang.
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.
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 YIN to SZX

Yining Airport (YIN) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Shenzhen Airlines and China Southern Airlines. With 10 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

YIN to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIN to SZX is about 4 hours 51 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,359 miles (3,796 km). There are approximately 10 weekly flights outbound and 17 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

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.