Distance From Shanghai Gaodong Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport

The distance from Shanghai Gaodong Airport () to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 7145 miles or 11499 kilometers or 6205 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 Shanghai (Pudong) ( China ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Pudong) and Buffalo takes around 16 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Gaodong Airport, Shanghai (Pudong), China to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 16 hours 25 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 • - BUF

Kilometers		11499 km
Statute Miles		7145 miles
Nautical Miles		6205 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 25 minutes

Shanghai Gaodong Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - to BUF Flight Path

Location of Shanghai Gaodong Airport & Buffalo Niagara International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shanghai (Pudong) to Buffalo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Buffalo, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Pudong), China and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - BUF

Time difference between Shanghai (Pudong) (China) and Buffalo (United States) is 13 Hours.
Buffalo time is 13 Hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Pudong) (China)	2025-12-16, 02:27:56 CST
Buffalo (United States)	2025-12-15, 13:27:56 EST

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

Shanghai Gaodong Airport ( / ) Shanghai (Pudong), China

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States