Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport, SHA - JFK Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 7380 miles or 11877 kilometers or 6409 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 York ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and New York takes around 16 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to John F Kennedy International Airport, New York, United States is 16 hours 58 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 - JFK

Kilometers		11877 km
Statute Miles		7380 miles
Nautical Miles		6409 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 58 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to JFK Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - JFK

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and New York (United States) is 13 Hours.
New York time is 13 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-01-15, 19:50:51 CST
New York (United States)	2025-01-15, 06:50:51 EST

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

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK / KJFK) New York, United States