Distance From Westerland Sylt Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, GWT - SHA Distance

The distance from Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 5293 miles or 8517 kilometers or 4596 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 Westerland ( Germany ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Westerland and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 12 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Westerland Sylt Airport, Westerland, Germany to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 12 hours 10 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 • GWT - SHA

Kilometers		8517 km
Statute Miles		5293 miles
Nautical Miles		4596 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 10 minutes

Westerland Sylt Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - GWT to SHA Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Westerland, Germany and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Westerland, Germany and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GWT - SHA

Time difference between Westerland (Germany) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 7 Hours.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 7 Hours ahead of Westerland.

Location	Local Time
Westerland (Germany)	2025-12-15, 19:47:25 CET
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2025-12-16, 02:47:25 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

Westerland Sylt Airport (GWT / EDXW) Westerland, Germany

Destination

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