Distance From Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, RHV - SHA Distance

The distance from Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 6191 miles or 9963 kilometers or 5376 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 San Jose ( United States ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Jose and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 14 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County, San Jose, United States to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 14 hours 13 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 • RHV - SHA

Kilometers		9963 km
Statute Miles		6191 miles
Nautical Miles		5376 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 13 minutes

Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - RHV to SHA Flight Path

Location of Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County & Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between San Jose, United States and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RHV - SHA

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

Location	Local Time
San Jose (United States)	2026-03-23, 05:13:18 PDT
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-03-23, 20:13:18 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

Reid-Hillview Airport of Santa Clara County (RHV / KRHV) San Jose, United States

Destination

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