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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Almaty to Shenzhen

There are no direct flights from Almaty to Shenzhen. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 7h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 46m
ALASZXURC

Almaty to Shenzhen at a glance

Fastest journey7h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Almaty to Shenzhen

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ALA Urumqi (URC) SZX
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 46m
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ALA Xian (XIY) SZX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 52m
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ALA Shanghai (PVG) SZX
Leg 1: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 12m
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ALA Hangzhou (HGH) SZX
Leg 1: Loong Air · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 56m
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ALA Beijing (PKX) SZX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 58m
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ALA Sanya (SYX) SZX
Leg 1: SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 29m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
4,115 km2,555 miles
Journey time
7h 46mestimate
Time difference
+3hShenzhen vs Almaty
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
ALA → SZX

Flights from Almaty to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Almaty to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Shanghai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,115 km.
Where do you change planes between Almaty and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY), Shanghai (PVG) and Hangzhou (HGH). Air Astana flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Almaty and Shenzhen?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Almaty and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 3 hours ahead of Almaty.

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