Distance From Lae Heliport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

The distance from Lae Heliport () to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 3122 miles or 5024 kilometers or 2711 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 Lae ( Papua New Guinea ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lae and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 7 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lae Heliport, Lae, Papua New Guinea to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 7 hours 10 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		5024 km
Statute Miles		3122 miles
Nautical Miles		2711 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 10 minutes

Lae Heliport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHA Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHA

Time difference between Lae (Papua New Guinea) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 2 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 2 Hours behind Lae.

Location	Local Time
Lae (Papua New Guinea)	2026-03-19, 17:11:59 +10
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-03-19, 15:11:59 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

Lae Heliport ( / ) Lae, Papua New Guinea

Destination

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