Distance From Quennell Lake Seaplane Base to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

The distance from Quennell Lake Seaplane Base () to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 5598 miles or 9009 kilometers or 4862 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 Nanaimo ( Canada ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nanaimo and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 12 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Quennell Lake Seaplane Base, Nanaimo, Canada to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 12 hours 52 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		9009 km
Statute Miles		5598 miles
Nautical Miles		4862 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 52 minutes

Quennell Lake Seaplane Base to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Nanaimo, Canada and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHA

Time difference between Nanaimo (Canada) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 15 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 15 Hours ahead of Nanaimo.

Location	Local Time
Nanaimo (Canada)	2026-10-31, 23:12:12 PDT
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-11-01, 14:12:12 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

Quennell Lake Seaplane Base ( / CBQ9) Nanaimo, Canada

Destination

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