Athens to Shanghai Distance
8,540 km · 5,306 miles · 11 h 10 min flight
The distance from Athens to Shanghai is 8,540 km (5,306 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 10 min. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Athens.
Athens
Greece
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 8,540
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,306
- 4,611 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 10 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +5 hours
- Shanghai vs Athens
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Athens | East-northeast (61°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | Northwest (307°) |
| Halfway point | 46.33° N, 75.26° E |
| Athens coordinates | 37.98° N, 23.73° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Athens?
8,540 kilometres or 5,306 miles (4,611 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Athens to Shanghai?
About 11 h 10 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 Athens and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Athens right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Athens?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Athens (initial bearing 61°).
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.