Travelling from Washington DC to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX): What you need to know
Shenzhen is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is located in Shenzhen, which is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to SZX, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
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When it comes to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
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IAD is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 77%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
BWI is roughly 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
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Flights that take off from BWI arrive at their final stop on schedule 77% of the time.
About Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
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SZX is located at Airport 9th Rd.
Getting from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to central Shenzhen
Central Shenzhen is around 32 kilometres from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
At the moment, $855 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,553. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Washington DC to SZX, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Shenzhen. February is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Washington DC to SZX plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shenzhen to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about Shenzhen
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Huangshan Mountain and The Great Wall are just two of the top attractions to put on your Shenzhen travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Mogao Grottoes.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 80 kilometres northwest of Shenzhen, a visit to Guangzhou will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Canton Tower, Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden.
Around 306 kilometres east of Shenzhen, Shantou is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain.