Distance From RAF Akrotiri to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, AKT - SHA Distance

The distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 4953 miles or 7970 kilometers or 4301 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 Akrotiri ( Cyprus ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Akrotiri and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 11 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from RAF Akrotiri, Akrotiri, Cyprus to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 11 hours 23 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 • AKT - SHA

Kilometers		7970 km
Statute Miles		4953 miles
Nautical Miles		4301 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 23 minutes

RAF Akrotiri to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - AKT to SHA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Akrotiri, Cyprus and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Akrotiri, Cyprus and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • AKT - SHA

Time difference between Akrotiri (Cyprus) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 5 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 5 Hours ahead of Akrotiri.

Location	Local Time
Akrotiri (Cyprus)	2026-06-17, 15:32:46 EEST
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-06-17, 20:32:46 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

RAF Akrotiri (AKT / LCRA) Akrotiri, Cyprus

Destination

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