Johannesburg to Shanghai Distance
11,780 km · 7,320 miles · 15 h 13 min flight
The distance from Johannesburg to Shanghai is 11,780 km (7,320 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 15 h 13 min. Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg.
Johannesburg
South Africa
Shanghai
China
- Kilometres
- 11,780
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 7,320
- 6,360 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 15 h 13 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- +6 hours
- Shanghai vs Johannesburg
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Johannesburg | East-northeast (63°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Shanghai | West-southwest (249°) |
| Halfway point | 3.66° N, 73.29° E |
| Johannesburg coordinates | 26.20° S, 28.04° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Shanghai from Johannesburg?
11,780 kilometres or 7,320 miles (6,360 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Shanghai?
About 15 h 13 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 Johannesburg and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Johannesburg right now.
In which direction is Shanghai from Johannesburg?
Shanghai lies to the east-northeast of Johannesburg (initial bearing 63°).
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.