FLL
Fort Lauderdale
United States
13,250 km
8,233 miles
SHA
Shanghai
China
Distance
13,250 km
8,233 mi / 7,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/New_York
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

FLL SHA
Airport Name Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA Code FLL SHA
ICAO Code KFLL ZSSS
City Fort Lauderdale Shanghai
Country United States China
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 65 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 26.070000, -80.150000 31.200000, 121.340000

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Shanghai (SHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Fort Lauderdale, United States to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China is 13,250 kilometers (8,233 miles / 7,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with China. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:30 in Fort Lauderdale, it's 22:30 in Shanghai. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) follows a heading of 22° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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