Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to King Abdulaziz Air Base, SHA - DHA Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA) is 4252 miles or 6842 kilometers or 3692 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 Dhahran ( Saudi Arabia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Dhahran takes around 9 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to King Abdulaziz Air Base, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia is 9 hours 46 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 - DHA

Kilometers		6842 km
Statute Miles		4252 miles
Nautical Miles		3692 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 46 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to King Abdulaziz Air Base Flight Route Map - SHA to DHA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. .

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - DHA

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Dhahran (Saudi Arabia) is 5 Hours.
Dhahran time is 5 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-01-29, 13:49:29 CST
Dhahran (Saudi Arabia)	2026-01-29, 08:49:29 +03

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

King Abdulaziz Air Base (DHA / OEDR) Dhahran, Saudi Arabia