5/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Overall, it’s a well-equipped and efficient airport with a great selection of amenities.”
Minky Somtong4★ on Google
Airports / China / SZX
Large airport · SZX
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport.
Shenzhen, China · 13 ft elevation. 3 charter operators based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
2,888 ratings
3
Operators based
13
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Shenzhen, ChinaELEV 13 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
2,888
Google reviews
ratings on Google
3
Based operators
charter operators on the field
13
Field elevation
feet above sea level
20
Nearest alternate
nm to VHSK
Field standing
#61 / 230
China airports by Google rating
4.2★ across 2888 Google ratings , ranked against 230 rated China fields.
3 operators
Charter fleet based on the field
More resident charter operators than 75% of the 651 US fields with a based fleet on the register.
20 nm
To the nearest alternate
Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK), 5 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (ZGSZ / SZX) is a large commercial airport serving Shenzhen, China. The field lies at an elevation of 13 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
Charter departments call it home: Business Aviation Asia, Donghai Jet, and SF Airlines Co., Ltd. base aircraft at SZX. Useful alternates include Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK, 20 nm), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 21 nm), and Macau International Airport (MFM, 32 nm). SZX offers 3 runways, the longest 12,467-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of SZX vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Baoan and Huangtian Airport. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from SZX, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Easy in & out
“Overall, it’s a well-equipped and efficient airport with a great selection of amenities.”
Minky Somtong4★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Service and amenities are typical.”
Brandon Na4★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
ZGSZ
IATA
SZX
FAA / Local
ZGSZ
Elevation
13 ft
Coordinates
22.6395° N · 113.8033° E
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs China fields
state range 6–14,472 ft
At 13 ft, SZX sits lower than 95% of the 227 China fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 12,467 ft
- 16L/34R12,467 ft × 197 ftConcreteLighted
- 16R/34L11,811 ft × 148 ftConcreteUnlit
- 15/3311,155 ft × 148 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,467 ft
SZX's 12,467 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Based charter operators3
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 20nmVHSKShek Kong Air BaseIslands
- 21nmHKGHong Kong International AirportHong Kong
- 32nmMFMMacau International AirportNossa Senhora do Carmo
- 45nmZUHZhuhai Jinwan AirportZhuhai (Jinwan)
- 48nmFUOFoshan Shadi AirportFoshan (Nanhai)
- 51nmHUZHuizhou Pingtan AirportHuizhou (Pingtan)
Location
Open the full mapZGSZ · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport · Shenzhen, China
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SZX on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage (ANC) | 4,394 nm | 10h 37m |
| Honolulu (HNL) | 4,830 nm | 11h 38m |
| Seattle (SEA) | 5,625 nm | 13h 29m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 5,998 nm | 14h 21m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 6,134 nm | 14h 40m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 6,223 nm | 14h 52m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 6,274 nm | 14h 59m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 6,319 nm | 15h 6m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SZX?
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport's longest paved runway is 12,467 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at SZX?
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 12,467 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at SZX?
- Yes. 3 charter operators list Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport as a home base, including Business Aviation Asia, Donghai Jet, SF Airlines Co., Ltd.. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- What is the nearest major airport to SZX?
- The closest alternate is Shek Kong Air Base (VHSK), about 20 nm away, followed by Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) at 21 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SZX to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Anchorage about 10h 37m (4,394 nm), Honolulu about 11h 38m (4,830 nm), Seattle about 13h 29m (5,625 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.