Distance From Kufra Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, AKF - SHA Distance

The distance from Kufra Airport (AKF) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 5809 miles or 9348 kilometers or 5045 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 Kufra ( Libya ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kufra and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 13 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kufra Airport, Kufra, Libya to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 13 hours 21 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 • AKF - SHA

Kilometers		9348 km
Statute Miles		5809 miles
Nautical Miles		5045 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 21 minutes

Kufra Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - AKF to SHA Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kufra, Libya and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKF - SHA

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

Location	Local Time
Kufra (Libya)	2026-07-28, 21:22:01 EET
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-07-29, 03:22:01 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

Kufra Airport (AKF / HLKF) Kufra, Libya

Destination

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