Istanbul to Shanghai Distance
7,987 km · 4,963 miles · 10 h 29 min flight
The distance from Istanbul to Shanghai is 7,987 km (4,963 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 10 h 29 min. Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul.
Istanbul
Turkey
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 7,987
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,963
- 4,312 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 10 h 29 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +5 hours
- Shanghai vs Istanbul
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Istanbul | East-northeast (64°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | Northwest (307°) |
| Halfway point | 46.48° N, 78.94° E |
| Istanbul coordinates | 41.01° N, 28.95° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Istanbul?
7,987 kilometres or 4,963 miles (4,312 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?
About 10 h 29 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 Istanbul and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Istanbul right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Istanbul?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Istanbul (initial bearing 64°).
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.