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Flights from Shenzhen to Almaty
There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Almaty. The fastest way is one stop via Xian or Urumqi, about 9h 14m door to door (11 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 46m
Shenzhen to Almaty at a glance
Fastest journey7h 46mVia Xian, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Xian or Urumqi
Best ways to fly from Shenzhen to Almaty
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 Xian (XIY) ALA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
Thu15:15 SZX17:29 XIY2h 31m connection20:00 XIY21:29 ALAChina Southern Airlines
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SZX Urumqi (URC) ALA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Southern Airlines
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SZX Shanghai (PVG) ALA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
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SZX Hangzhou (HGH) ALA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Loong Air
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SZX Beijing (PKX) ALA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
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SZX Sanya (SYX) ALA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
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 46mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -3hAlmaty vs Shenzhen
- Currency in Almaty
- USD
- Airports
- SZX → ALA
Flights from Shenzhen to Almaty: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Almaty?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Xian, Urumqi 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 Shenzhen to Almaty?
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 Shenzhen and Almaty?
The best connecting points are Xian (XIY), Urumqi (URC), Shanghai (PVG) and Hangzhou (HGH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Xian, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Almaty?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Almaty?
Almaty is 3 hours behind Shenzhen.





