JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
8,070 km
5,014 miles
SHA
Shanghai
China
Distance
8,070 km
5,014 mi / 4,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
63°
east northeast

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JED SHA
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
IATA Code JED SHA
ICAO Code OEJN ZSSS
City Jeddah Shanghai
Country Saudi Arabia China
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 48 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 31.200000, 121.340000

Jeddah (JED) to Shanghai (SHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai, China is 8,070 kilometers (5,014 miles / 4,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:42 in Jeddah, it's 04:42 in Shanghai. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shanghai (SHA) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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