Distance From Ali Al Salem Air Base to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

The distance from Ali Al Salem Air Base () to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 4319 miles or 6951 kilometers or 3751 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Al Damaikhi ( Kuwait ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Al Damaikhi and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 9 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ali Al Salem Air Base, Al Damaikhi, Kuwait to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 9 hours 55 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SHA

Kilometers		6951 km
Statute Miles		4319 miles
Nautical Miles		3751 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 55 minutes

Ali Al Salem Air Base to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHA Flight Path

Location of Ali Al Salem Air Base & Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Al Damaikhi to Shanghai (Minhang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Al Damaikhi, Kuwait and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Al Damaikhi, Kuwait and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHA

Time difference between Al Damaikhi (Kuwait) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 5 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 5 Hours ahead of Al Damaikhi.

Location	Local Time
Al Damaikhi (Kuwait)	2026-09-14, 07:40:11 +03
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-09-14, 12:40:11 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Ali Al Salem Air Base ( / OKAS) Al Damaikhi, Kuwait

Destination

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China