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Flights from San Diego to Shenzhen
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Shenzhen. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Tokyo, about 17h 16m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 16m
San Diego to Shenzhen at a glance
Fastest journey17h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from San Diego 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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SAN Los Angeles (LAX) SZX
Leg 1: United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
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
- 11,813 km7,336 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 16mestimate
- Time difference
- +16hShenzhen vs San Diego
- Currency in Shenzhen
- CNY
- Airports
- SAN, CLD → SZX
Flights from San Diego to Shenzhen: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Diego to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Tokyo and Vancouver. 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 San Diego to Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,813 km.
Where do you change planes between San Diego and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Tokyo (NRT) and Vancouver (YVR). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve San Diego and Shenzhen?
San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.





