Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Distance
6,539 km · 4,063 miles · 8 h 40 min flight
The distance from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai is 6,539 km (4,063 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 40 min. Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 6,539
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,063
- 3,531 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 8 h 40 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +4 hours
- Shanghai vs Abu Dhabi
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Abu Dhabi | East-northeast (67°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West-northwest (281°) |
| Halfway point | 32.35° N, 86.74° E |
| Abu Dhabi coordinates | 24.45° N, 54.40° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Abu Dhabi?
6,539 kilometres or 4,063 miles (3,531 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?
About 8 h 40 min for a non-stop flight, estimated at 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Flights with stops take longer.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Abu Dhabi?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Abu Dhabi (initial bearing 67°).
Distances are calculated on a sphere (radius 6,371 km) from city-centre coordinates (GeoNames, CC BY 4.0). Flight times are estimates; road distances are longer.