Distance from Paris to Shanghai
How Far Is Paris from Shanghai?
Paris is 9,263 km (5,756 miles) from Shanghai by great-circle distance. The shortest route heads NE on a Eurasian great-circle route.
Paris to Shanghai is a long east-northeast route across Eurasia and Central Asia. The great-circle track follows a Silk Road-like corridor before descending into the Yangtze River Delta.
Paris to Shanghai Flight Time
| Distance | 9,263 km 5,756 miles 5,002 nautical miles |
| Flight Time |
~11h 30min (Paris → Shanghai) ~12h (Shanghai → Paris) |
Paris to Shanghai Time Difference
| Time Difference | Shanghai is usually 7 hours ahead of Paris in standard time (UTC+8 vs UTC+1), or 6 hours ahead when Paris is on daylight saving time (UTC+8 vs UTC+2). |
| Time Zones | Europe/Paris (Paris) Asia/Shanghai (Shanghai) |
| DST Note | Shanghai is usually 7 hours ahead of Paris, or 6 hours ahead when Paris is on daylight saving time. Shanghai stays on UTC+8 year-round. |
Paris vs Shanghai: Geography & Population Comparison
How Far Is 9,263 km?
- 9,263 km is about 296 km shorter than London to Tokyo (9,559 km).
- It is about 364 km shorter than London to Hong Kong (9,627 km).
- It is about 368 km shorter than Paris to Hong Kong (9,631 km).
Flights from Paris to Shanghai
This is a long Eurasian route that crosses Central Asia on the way to eastern China. Eastbound flights from Paris to Shanghai are usually a bit shorter than the westbound return, although routing and winds can move the timing by an hour or so.
Flight times are estimates based on great circle distance and typical cruising speeds. Actual times vary by airline, route, and conditions.
Great-Circle Route and Midpoint
Paris to Shanghai heads northeast across Eurasia and Central Asia, following a Silk Road-like corridor toward eastern China.
- Initial Bearing
- 49° (NE)
- Midpoint
- Western Siberia, Russia, north of Kazakhstan
- Crosses
- Eurasia · Central Asia
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Paris and Shanghai Airports
Paris
- CDGParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
- ORYParis Orly Airport
Shanghai
- PVGShanghai Pudong International Airport
- SHAShanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Distance by Speed
| Commercial jet | 900 km/h 10h 18min |
| Long-haul jet | 850 km/h 10h 54min |
| 320 km/h reference speed | 320 km/h 28h 57min |
Speed estimates use straight-line distance and do not include routing, stops, security, boarding, taxi time, or surface transfers.
Cities at a Similar Distance
Approximate great-circle distance, slightly longer than Paris to Shanghai.
Approximate great-circle distance, almost the same scale.
Paris to Shanghai FAQ
How far apart are Paris and Shanghai?
Paris and Shanghai are 9,263 km (5,756 miles) apart by great-circle distance.
How long is the flight between Paris and Shanghai?
A typical flight is about 690 minutes from Paris to Shanghai and about 720 minutes on the return.
Does the route cross Central Asia?
Yes. The great-circle path heads northeast across Eurasia and Central Asia toward eastern China.
What is the time difference between Paris and Shanghai?
Shanghai is usually 7 hours ahead of Paris in standard time and 6 hours ahead when Paris is on daylight saving time.
Which airport codes are commonly used?
Paris is typically served by CDG and ORY, while Shanghai is typically served by PVG and SHA.
Which direction is usually faster on this route?
Paris to Shanghai is usually a little faster than Shanghai to Paris because the eastbound direction can be slightly more favorable.