Shanghai to Amsterdam Distance
8,874 km · 5,514 miles · 11 h 36 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Amsterdam is 8,874 km (5,514 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 11 h 36 min. Amsterdam is 6 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
Amsterdam
Netherlands
- Kilometres
- 8,874
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 5,514
- 4,791 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 11 h 36 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −6 hours
- Amsterdam vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | North-northwest (326°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Amsterdam | Northeast (51°) |
| Halfway point | 58.66° N, 78.29° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Amsterdam coordinates | 52.37° N, 4.89° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Amsterdam from Shanghai?
8,874 kilometres or 5,514 miles (4,791 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam?
About 11 h 36 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 Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 6 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Amsterdam from Shanghai?
Amsterdam lies to the north-northwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 326°).
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.