Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Manchester Airport, SHA - MAN Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 5691 miles or 9158 kilometers or 4942 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 Manchester ( United Kingdom )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Manchester takes around 13 hours 4 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Manchester Airport, Manchester, United Kingdom is 13 hours 4 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 - MAN

Kilometers		9158 km
Statute Miles		5691 miles
Nautical Miles		4942 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 4 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Manchester Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to MAN Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Manchester, United Kingdom.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - MAN

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Manchester (United Kingdom) is 7 Hours.
Manchester time is 7 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-06-15, 20:00:04 CST
Manchester (United Kingdom)	2026-06-15, 13:00:04 BST

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

Manchester Airport (MAN / EGCC) Manchester, United Kingdom