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Flights from Seattle to Shenzhen

There are no direct flights from Seattle to Shenzhen. The fastest way is one stop via Taipei or Seoul, about 21h 42m door to door (7 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 31m
SEASZXICN

Seattle to Shenzhen at a glance

Fastest journey15h 31mVia Taipei, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or Seoul

Best ways to fly from Seattle 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
SEA Taipei (TPE) SZX
Leg 1: China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, EVA Air · Leg 2: China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines
Sun01:30 SEA04:45 TPE7h 45m connection12:30 TPE14:12 SZXEVA Air + China Southern Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 21h 42m
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2
SEA Seoul (ICN) SZX
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 31m
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3
SEA Tokyo (HND) SZX
Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 45m
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4
SEA Chongqing (CKG) SZX
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 30m
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5
SEA Haikou (HAK) SZX
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 39m
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SEA Shanghai (PVG) SZX
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 31m
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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
10,400 km6,458 miles
Journey time
15h 31mon current schedules
Time difference
+16hShenzhen vs Seattle
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
SEA, BFI → SZX

Flights from Seattle to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seattle to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Seoul and Tokyo. 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 Seattle to Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,400 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (HND) and Chongqing (CKG). China Airlines flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Shenzhen?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of Seattle.

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