Distance From Purdue University Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, LAF - SHA Distance

The distance from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 7169 miles or 11537 kilometers or 6226 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 West Lafayette ( United States ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Lafayette and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 16 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette, United States to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 16 hours 28 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 • LAF - SHA

Kilometers		11537 km
Statute Miles		7169 miles
Nautical Miles		6226 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 28 minutes

Purdue University Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - LAF to SHA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAF - SHA

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

Location	Local Time
West Lafayette (United States)	2024-12-22, 11:05:43 EST
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2024-12-23, 00:05:43 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

Purdue University Airport (LAF / KLAF) West Lafayette, United States

Destination

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