Distance From St Simons Island Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, SSI - SHA Distance

The distance from St Simons Island Airport (SSI) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 7879 miles or 12680 kilometers or 6842 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 St Simons Island ( United States ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St Simons Island and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 18 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from St Simons Island Airport, St Simons Island, United States to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 18 hours 6 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 • SSI - SHA

Kilometers		12680 km
Statute Miles		7879 miles
Nautical Miles		6842 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 6 minutes

St Simons Island Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - SSI to SHA Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between St Simons Island, United States and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SSI - SHA

Time difference between St Simons Island (United States) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 13 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 13 Hours ahead of St Simons Island.

Location	Local Time
St Simons Island (United States)	2025-12-14, 23:02:13 EST
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-15, 12:02:13 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

St Simons Island Airport (SSI / KSSI) St Simons Island, United States

Destination

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