Distance From Chinsali Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

The distance from Chinsali Airport () to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 6552 miles or 10545 kilometers or 5690 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 Chinsali ( Zambia ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chinsali and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 15 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chinsali Airport, Chinsali, Zambia to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 15 hours 3 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		10545 km
Statute Miles		6552 miles
Nautical Miles		5690 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 3 minutes

Chinsali Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Chinsali, Zambia and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Chinsali, Zambia and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHA

Time difference between Chinsali (Zambia) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 6 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 6 Hours ahead of Chinsali.

Location	Local Time
Chinsali (Zambia)	2025-12-17, 09:42:41 CAT
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-17, 15:42:41 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

Chinsali Airport ( / FLCS) Chinsali, Zambia

Destination

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