Distance From South Texas International at Edinburg Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

The distance from South Texas International at Edinburg Airport () to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 7679 miles or 12358 kilometers or 6669 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 Edinburg ( United States ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Edinburg and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 17 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from South Texas International at Edinburg Airport, Edinburg, United States to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 17 hours 39 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

Kilometers		12358 km
Statute Miles		7679 miles
Nautical Miles		6669 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 39 minutes

South Texas International at Edinburg Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHA Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHA

Time difference between Edinburg (United States) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 15 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 15 Hours ahead of Edinburg.

Location	Local Time
Edinburg (United States)	2025-12-16, 21:34:07 MST
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-17, 12:34:07 CST

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

South Texas International at Edinburg Airport ( / KEBG) Edinburg, United States

Destination

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China