Amsterdam to Shanghai Distance
8,874 km · 5,514 miles · 11 h 36 min flight
The distance from Amsterdam to Shanghai is 8,874 km (5,514 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 36 min. Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 8,874
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,514
- 4,791 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 36 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +6 hours
- Shanghai vs Amsterdam
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Amsterdam | Northeast (51°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | North-northwest (326°) |
| Halfway point | 58.66° N, 78.29° E |
| Amsterdam coordinates | 52.37° N, 4.89° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Amsterdam?
8,874 kilometres or 5,514 miles (4,791 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai?
About 11 h 36 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 Amsterdam and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Amsterdam right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Amsterdam?
Shanghai lies to the northeast of Amsterdam (initial bearing 51°).
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.