Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport, SHA - LEJ Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) is 5298 miles or 8526 kilometers or 4601 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 Leipzig ( Germany )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Leipzig takes around 12 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Leipzig/Halle Airport, Leipzig, Germany is 12 hours 10 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 - LEJ

Kilometers		8526 km
Statute Miles		5298 miles
Nautical Miles		4601 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 10 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Leipzig/Halle Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to LEJ Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Leipzig, Germany.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - LEJ

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Leipzig (Germany) is 6 Hours.
Leipzig time is 6 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-05-02, 00:48:24 CST
Leipzig (Germany)	2026-05-01, 18:48:24 CEST

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

Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ / EDDP) Leipzig, Germany