Distance From Arawa Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, RAW - SHA Distance

The distance from Arawa Airport (RAW) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 3434 miles or 5526 kilometers or 2982 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 Arawa ( Papua New Guinea ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arawa and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 7 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arawa Airport, Arawa, Papua New Guinea to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 7 hours 53 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 • RAW - SHA

Kilometers		5526 km
Statute Miles		3434 miles
Nautical Miles		2982 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 53 minutes

Arawa Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - RAW to SHA Flight Path

Location of Arawa Airport & Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Arawa to Shanghai (Minhang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arawa, Papua New Guinea and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Arawa, Papua New Guinea and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RAW - SHA

Time difference between Arawa (Papua New Guinea) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 3 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 3 Hours behind Arawa.

Location	Local Time
Arawa (Papua New Guinea)	2026-08-26, 09:30:27 +11
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-08-26, 06:30:27 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

Arawa Airport (RAW / ) Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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