Distance From Erbil International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, EBL - SHA Distance

The distance from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 4340 miles or 6984 kilometers or 3769 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 Arbil ( Iraq ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arbil and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 9 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Erbil International Airport, Arbil, Iraq to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 9 hours 58 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 • EBL - SHA

Kilometers		6984 km
Statute Miles		4340 miles
Nautical Miles		3769 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 58 minutes

Erbil International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - EBL to SHA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Arbil, Iraq and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • EBL - SHA

Time difference between Arbil (Iraq) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 5 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 5 Hours ahead of Arbil.

Location	Local Time
Arbil (Iraq)	2025-12-15, 15:38:27 +03
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-15, 20:38:27 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

Erbil International Airport (EBL / ORER) Arbil, Iraq

Destination

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