Distance From University of Tennessee Lifestar Sweetwater Heliport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

The distance from University of Tennessee Lifestar Sweetwater Heliport () to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 7527 miles or 12113 kilometers or 6537 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 Sweetwater ( United States ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sweetwater and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 17 hours 18 minutes.

Estimated flight time from University of Tennessee Lifestar Sweetwater Heliport, Sweetwater, United States to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 17 hours 18 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		12113 km
Statute Miles		7527 miles
Nautical Miles		6537 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 18 minutes

University of Tennessee Lifestar Sweetwater Heliport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - to SHA Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SHA

Time difference between Sweetwater (United States) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 12 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 12 Hours ahead of Sweetwater.

Location	Local Time
Sweetwater (United States)	2026-05-07, 18:36:55 EDT
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-05-08, 06:36:55 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

University of Tennessee Lifestar Sweetwater Heliport ( / 37TN) Sweetwater, United States

Destination

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