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Flights from Shenzhen to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Abu Dhabi. The fastest way is one stop via Hanoi or Bangkok, about 11h 28m door to door (68 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 14m
Shenzhen to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey10h 14mVia Hanoi, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hanoi or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Shenzhen to Abu Dhabi
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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SZX Hanoi (HAN) AUH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Tue16:30 SZX16:59 HAN3h 46m connection20:45 HAN23:58 AUHShenzhen Airlines + Etihad Airways
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SZX Bangkok (BKK) AUH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Maldivian · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, US-Bangla Airlines
Tue16:15 SZX17:41 BKK3h 19m connection21:00 BKK00:01 AUHShenzhen Airlines + Etihad Airways
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SZX Taipei (TPE) AUH
Leg 1: China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Sat15:00 SZX16:27 TPE3h 18m connection19:45 TPE00:05 AUHShenzhen Airlines + Etihad Airways
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SZX Haikou (HAK) AUH
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
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SZX Shanghai (PVG) AUH
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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SZX Kuala Lumpur (KUL) AUH
Leg 1: AirAsia, China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
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
- 6,041 km3,751 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 14mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -4hAbu Dhabi vs Shenzhen
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- SZX → AUH
Flights from Shenzhen to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hanoi, Bangkok and Taipei. 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 Shenzhen to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,041 km.
Where do you change planes between Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Hanoi (HAN), Bangkok (BKK), Taipei (TPE) and Haikou (HAK). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Shenzhen.
