BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,866 km
1,781 miles
SHA
Shanghai
China
Distance
2,866 km
1,781 mi / 1,547 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
44°
northeast

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BKK SHA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA Code BKK SHA
ICAO Code VTBS ZSSS
City Bangkok Shanghai
Country Thailand China
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 5 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 31.200000, 121.340000

Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (SHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China is 2,866 kilometers (1,781 miles / 1,547 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:28 in Bangkok, it's 04:28 in Shanghai.

The return flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 232° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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