Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, SHA - AMS Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is 5518 miles or 8881 kilometers or 4792 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 (Minhang) ( China ) to Amsterdam ( Netherlands )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Amsterdam takes around 12 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Amsterdam, Netherlands is 12 hours 41 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 - AMS

Kilometers		8881 km
Statute Miles		5518 miles
Nautical Miles		4792 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 41 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Flight Route Map - SHA to AMS Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - AMS

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Amsterdam (Netherlands) is 7 Hours.
Amsterdam time is 7 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-02-19, 06:46:38 CST
Amsterdam (Netherlands)	2026-02-18, 23:46:38 CET

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

Destination

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS / EHAM) Amsterdam, Netherlands