Distance From Chennai International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, MAA - SHA Distance

The distance from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 2898 miles or 4663 kilometers or 2517 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Chennai ( India ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chennai and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 6 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chennai International Airport, Chennai, India to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 6 hours 39 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MAA - SHA

Kilometers		4663 km
Statute Miles		2898 miles
Nautical Miles		2517 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 39 minutes

Chennai International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - MAA to SHA Flight Path

Location of Chennai International Airport & Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Chennai to Shanghai (Minhang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Chennai, India and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MAA - SHA

Time difference between Chennai (India) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes ahead of Chennai.

Location	Local Time
Chennai (India)	2025-01-03, 02:46:15 IST
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-01-03, 05:16:15 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Chennai International Airport (MAA / VOMM) Chennai, India

Destination

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China