Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport, SHA - DEL Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is 2640 miles or 4248 kilometers or 2292 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 Shanghai (Minhang) ( China ) to New Delhi ( India )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and New Delhi takes around 6 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, India is 6 hours 4 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 • SHA - DEL

Kilometers		4248 km
Statute Miles		2640 miles
Nautical Miles		2292 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 4 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to DEL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Minhang), China and New Delhi, India. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - DEL

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and New Delhi (India) is 2 Hours 30 Minutes.
New Delhi time is 2 Hours 30 Minutes behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-01-15, 22:33:40 CST
New Delhi (India)	2025-01-15, 20:03:40 IST

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

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

Destination

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL / VIDP) New Delhi, India