Dubai to Shanghai Distance
6,427 km · 3,993 miles · 8 h 32 min flight
The distance from Dubai to Shanghai is 6,427 km (3,993 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 32 min. Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai.
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 6,427
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 3,993
- 3,470 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 8 h 32 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +4 hours
- Shanghai vs Dubai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Dubai | East-northeast (68°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West-northwest (282°) |
| Halfway point | 32.55° N, 87.31° E |
| Dubai coordinates | 25.08° N, 55.31° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Dubai?
6,427 kilometres or 3,993 miles (3,470 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Shanghai?
About 8 h 32 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 Dubai and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Dubai?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Dubai (initial bearing 68°).
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.