Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, SHA - FAI Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 4310 miles or 6936 kilometers or 3743 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 Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Fairbanks takes around 9 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 9 hours 54 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 - FAI

Kilometers		6936 km
Statute Miles		4310 miles
Nautical Miles		3743 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 54 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to FAI Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Fairbanks, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - FAI

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Fairbanks (United States) is 16 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 16 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-05-01, 19:41:26 CST
Fairbanks (United States)	2026-05-01, 03:41:26 AKDT

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

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI / PAFA) Fairbanks, United States