Distance From McConnell Air Force Base to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, IAB - SHA Distance

The distance from McConnell Air Force Base (IAB) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 7069 miles or 11377 kilometers or 6139 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 Wichita ( United States ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wichita and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 16 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McConnell Air Force Base, Wichita, United States to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 16 hours 15 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 • IAB - SHA

Kilometers		11377 km
Statute Miles		7069 miles
Nautical Miles		6139 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 15 minutes

McConnell Air Force Base to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - IAB to SHA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wichita, United States and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Wichita, United States and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IAB - SHA

Time difference between Wichita (United States) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 15 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 15 Hours ahead of Wichita.

Location	Local Time
Wichita (United States)	2025-12-15, 00:41:53 MST
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-15, 15:41:53 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

McConnell Air Force Base (IAB / KIAB) Wichita, United States

Destination

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