Shanghai to Abu Dhabi Distance
6,539 km · 4,063 miles · 8 h 40 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is 6,539 km (4,063 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 8 h 40 min. Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
- Kilometres
- 6,539
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,063
- 3,531 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 8 h 40 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −4 hours
- Abu Dhabi vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | West-northwest (281°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Abu Dhabi | East-northeast (67°) |
| Halfway point | 32.35° N, 86.74° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Abu Dhabi coordinates | 24.45° N, 54.40° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Abu Dhabi from Shanghai?
6,539 kilometres or 4,063 miles (3,531 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?
About 8 h 40 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 Shanghai and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 4 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Abu Dhabi from Shanghai?
Abu Dhabi lies to the west-northwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 281°).
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.