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Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is an international airport serving Shenzhen (Guangdong Province), China. Its IATA code is SZX and its ICAO code is ZGSZ. It has 3 runways, the longest 3,800 m long.
- IATASZX
- ICAOZGSZ
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SZX
- ICAO code
- ZGSZ
- City
- Shenzhen
- Region / province
- Guangdong Province
- Country / territory
- China
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 22.6395° N, 113.8033° E
- Elevation
- 4 m (13 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 3
- Longest runway
- 3,800 m (12,467 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 16L/34R | 3,800 m12,467 ft | Concrete |
| 16R/34L | 3,600 m11,811 ft | Concrete |
| 15/33 | 3,400 m11,155 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
940 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 40 min
Hanoi (HAN)
840 km
Direct flight: ≈ 1 h 35 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
1,518 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 25 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 120.350 MHz |
| ATIS | 127.450 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 127.950 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.650 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.450 MHz |
Air freight to and from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Shenzhen through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in China
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 83 km |
| Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport | CAN | 98 km |
| Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport | SWA | 294 km |
| Zhanjiang Wuchuan International Airport | ZHA | 355 km |
| Haikou Meilan International Airport | HAK | 459 km |
| Guilin Liangjiang International Airport | KWL | 478 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport?
The IATA code of Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is SZX and its ICAO code is ZGSZ. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport located?
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, at coordinates 22.6395° N, 113.8033° E and an elevation of 4 m (13 ft).
How far is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 1,518 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 840 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 940 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 2 h 25 min.
How long is the runway at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport?
The longest runway at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 3,800 m (12,467 ft) long, with a concrete surface. The airport has 3 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.