Distance From Virginia Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, VIR - SHA Distance

The distance from Virginia Airport (VIR) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 7263 miles or 11688 kilometers or 6307 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 Durban ( South Africa ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Durban and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 16 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Virginia Airport, Durban, South Africa to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 16 hours 41 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 • VIR - SHA

Kilometers		11688 km
Statute Miles		7263 miles
Nautical Miles		6307 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 41 minutes

Virginia Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - VIR to SHA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Durban, South Africa and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Durban, South Africa and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VIR - SHA

Time difference between Durban (South Africa) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 6 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 6 Hours ahead of Durban.

Location	Local Time
Durban (South Africa)	2025-12-18, 05:45:40 SAST
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-18, 11:45:40 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

Virginia Airport (VIR / FAVG) Durban, South Africa

Destination

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