Distance From Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, SDF - SHA Distance

The distance from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 7336 miles or 11806 kilometers or 6371 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 Louisville ( United States ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Louisville and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 16 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Louisville, United States to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 16 hours 51 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 • SDF - SHA

Kilometers		11806 km
Statute Miles		7336 miles
Nautical Miles		6371 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 51 minutes

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - SDF to SHA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Louisville, United States and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Louisville, United States and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SDF - SHA

Time difference between Louisville (United States) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 13 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 13 Hours ahead of Louisville.

Location	Local Time
Louisville (United States)	2025-01-15, 10:02:15 EST
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-01-15, 23:02:15 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

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF / KSDF) Louisville, United States

Destination

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