Vancouver to Shenzhen (YVR–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–SZX is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,366 miles in approximately 13h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 22 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 1 | 789 | 13h30 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · SZX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Shenzhen.
Canadian passport holders currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit. The exemption applies to ordinary passports only. Carry supporting documents such as hotel bookings and return tickets. Check whether this policy has been extended before booking travel beyond 2026.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
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.
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.
YVR–SZX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to SZX
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YVR to SZX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to SZX ranges from 13 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,366 miles (10,245 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
22 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via ANC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.