Distance From Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Phuket International Airport, SHA - HKT Distance

The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 2178 miles or 3505 kilometers or 1891 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 Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai (Minhang) and Phuket takes around 5 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 5 hours 0 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 - HKT

Kilometers		3505 km
Statute Miles		2178 miles
Nautical Miles		1891 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 0 minutes

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - SHA to HKT Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Shanghai (Minhang), China and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHA - HKT

Time difference between Shanghai (Minhang) (China) and Phuket (Thailand) is 1 Hours.
Phuket time is 1 Hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).

Location	Local Time
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-14, 04:21:55 CST
Phuket (Thailand)	2025-12-14, 03:21:55 +07

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

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand