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Shenzhen to Hangzhou Jetlag Recovery Guide

Flying neutral from Shenzhen to Hangzhou involves a timezone shift, rated "3" in difficulty. Below you will find departure timing tips, a day-by-day recovery plan, and seasonal advice.

ShenzhenHangzhou

SZX to HGH

Westbound
0-0 day recovery
1,069 km

Best Departure Times

12am
3am
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm
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Higher bars indicate departure times that minimize jetlag impact. Green = optimal, red = worst.

Flight Options

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SZXHGH

2h 5m1,069 km10 airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Shenzhen to Hangzhou route

Jetlag from Shenzhen (SZX) to Hangzhou (HGH) is rated "3". The route involves a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

For neutral travel, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body naturally resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. As a rule of thumb, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days per hour of shift vs 1 day for westbound.

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Airlines on this route: Sichuan Airlines (3U)

Flight Options & Recovery Plans

Scheduled flights from Shenzhen to Hangzhou with estimated jetlag recovery timelines. Departure time significantly affects recovery — earlier or later flights can mean days of difference.

CZ CZ 6849China Southern Airlines
6:55am
SZX
9:00am
HGH
2h 5m
Airbus A321-100/200·Tue, 9, 16, 23, 30
Recovery timeline0.0 days
0 pre-flight sessions0 in-flight tips0 recovery days
CZ CZ 6849China Southern Airlines
6:55am
SZX
9:00am
HGH
2h 5m
Airbus A321-100/200·Mon, 8, 15, 22, 29
Recovery timeline0.0 days
CZ CZ 6849China Southern Airlines
6:55am
SZX
9:00am
HGH
2h 5m
Airbus A321-100/200·Sat, 13, 20, 27
Recovery timeline0.0 days
CZ CZ 6849China Southern Airlines
6:55am
SZX
9:00am
HGH
2h 5m
Airbus A321-100/200·Fri, 12, 19, 26
Recovery timeline0.0 days
CZ CZ 6849China Southern Airlines
6:55am
SZX
9:00am
HGH
2h 5m
Airbus A321-100/200·Mon, 8, 15, 22, 29
Recovery timeline0.0 days

Frequently Asked Questions: Shenzhen to Hangzhou Jetlag

How bad is jetlag from Shenzhen to Hangzhou?+

Jetlag from Shenzhen (SZX) to Hangzhou (HGH) is rated "3" with a 0-hour timezone shift traveling neutral.

What is the best time to fly from Shenzhen to Hangzhou for jetlag?+

For neutral travel from Shenzhen to Hangzhou, daytime flights arriving in the evening tend to minimize jetlag impact.

Is eastbound or westbound worse for jetlag?+

Eastbound travel is generally harder for jetlag recovery because it requires advancing your circadian clock, which the body resists. Westbound travel involves delaying your clock, which is more natural. For every hour of timezone shift, eastbound recovery takes about 1.5 days vs 1 day for westbound.