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Flights from Shenzhen to Seattle

There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Seattle. The fastest way is one stop via Taipei or Seoul, about 15h 31m door to door (20 connections a week on current schedules).

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

Shenzhen to Seattle at a glance

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

Best ways to fly from Shenzhen to Seattle

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

1
SZX Taipei (TPE) SEA
Leg 1: China Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, EVA Air
Wed15:45 SZX17:12 TPE3h 18m connection20:30 TPE16:16 SEAShenzhen Airlines + Starlux Airlines
7 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 31m
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SZX Seoul (ICN) SEA
Leg 1: Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines
Thu12:30 SZX16:38 ICN2h 37m connection19:15 ICN13:03 SEAShenzhen Airlines + Delta Air Lines
13 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 15h 33m
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3
SZX Chongqing (CKG) SEA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 30m
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4
SZX Haikou (HAK) SEA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Donghai Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 39m
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5
SZX Shanghai (PVG) SEA
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Same alliance ~15h 31m
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SZX Los Angeles (LAX) SEA
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 58m
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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
-16hSeattle vs Shenzhen
Currency in Seattle
USD
Airports
SZX → SEA, BFI

Flights from Shenzhen to Seattle: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Seattle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, Seoul and Chongqing. 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 Seattle?
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 Shenzhen and Seattle?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), Seoul (ICN), Chongqing (CKG) and Haikou (HAK). China Airlines flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Seattle?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Seattle?
Seattle is 16 hours behind Shenzhen.

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