Distance From Melendugno Heliport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

The distance from Melendugno Heliport () to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 5466 miles or 8797 kilometers or 4747 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 Melendugno (LE) ( Italy ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Melendugno (LE) and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 12 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Melendugno Heliport, Melendugno (LE), Italy to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 12 hours 34 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		8797 km
Statute Miles		5466 miles
Nautical Miles		4747 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 34 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Melendugno (LE), Italy and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHA

Time difference between Melendugno (LE) (Italy) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 7 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 7 Hours ahead of Melendugno (LE).

Location	Local Time
Melendugno (LE) (Italy)	2025-12-16, 19:27:38 CET
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-17, 02:27:38 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

Melendugno Heliport ( / ) Melendugno (LE), Italy

Destination

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