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Connecting route · Kazakhstan → China

Flights from Astana to Shenzhen

There are no direct flights from Astana to Shenzhen. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Xian, about 8h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 31m
NQZSZXURC

Astana to Shenzhen at a glance

Fastest journey8h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Xian

Best ways to fly from Astana to Shenzhen

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

1
NQZ Urumqi (URC) SZX
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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2
NQZ Xian (XIY) SZX
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines
Same alliance ~8h 38m
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3
NQZ Seoul (ICN) SZX
Leg 1: Air Astana · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 42m
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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
4,842 km3,007 miles
Journey time
8h 31mestimate
Time difference
+3hShenzhen vs Astana
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
NQZ → SZX

Flights from Astana to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Astana to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Xian and Seoul. 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 Astana to Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,842 km.
Where do you change planes between Astana and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Xian (XIY) and Seoul (ICN). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Astana and Shenzhen?
Astana: Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Astana and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 3 hours ahead of Astana.

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