Shanghai to Moscow Distance
6,817 km · 4,236 miles · 9 h 1 min flight
The distance from Shanghai to Moscow is 6,817 km (4,236 miles) in a straight line. A direct flight takes about 9 h 1 min. Moscow is 5 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai
China
6,817 km
Moscow
Russia
- Kilometres
- 6,817
- great-circle distance
- Miles
- 4,236
- 3,681 nautical miles
- Flight time
- 9 h 1 min
- non-stop, estimated
- Time difference
- −5 hours
- Moscow vs Shanghai
Direction and halfway point
| Direction from Shanghai | Northwest (320°) |
|---|---|
| Direction back from Moscow | East-northeast (76°) |
| Halfway point | 51.42° N, 90.03° E |
| Shanghai coordinates | 31.22° N, 121.46° E |
| Moscow coordinates | 55.75° N, 37.62° E |
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Moscow from Shanghai?
6,817 kilometres or 4,236 miles (3,681 nautical miles), measured along the shortest path over the Earth’s surface.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Moscow?
About 9 h 1 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 Moscow?
Moscow is 5 hours behind Shanghai right now.
In which direction is Moscow from Shanghai?
Moscow lies to the northwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 320°).
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.