Distance From Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, MNL - SHA Distance

The distance from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 1154 miles or 1856 kilometers or 1002 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 Manila ( Philippines ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Manila and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 2 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Manila, Philippines to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 2 hours 39 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 • MNL - SHA

Kilometers		1856 km
Statute Miles		1154 miles
Nautical Miles		1002 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 39 minutes

Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - MNL to SHA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Manila, Philippines and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MNL - SHA

Time difference between Manila (Philippines) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Manila (Philippines)	2026-05-06, 18:32:53 PST
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-05-06, 18:32:53 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

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL / RPLL) Manila, Philippines

Destination

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