Ar Rayyān to Shanghai flights
Shanghai lies 6,778 km (4,212 mi) north-east of Ar Rayyān, +5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 26 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Ar Rayyān | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Qatar | China |
| Population | 272,465 | 24.9 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Asia/Qatar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | DIA, 15 km out | SHA, 12 km out |
Clocks in Shanghai are 5 h ahead of Ar Rayyān right now, so a 9 h 26 min journey lands 14 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shanghai
Crossing from Qatar into China: money changes from the Rial to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Ar Rayyān
Ar Rayyān is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Doha International Airport (DIA), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 15,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hamad International Airport (DOH, 19 km).
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,154-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, 34 km), Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 96 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport | SHA | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,154 ft | 10 ft |
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | PVG | 34 km (21 mi) | 13,123 ft | 13 ft |
| Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (regional) | JNH | 96 km (60 mi) | 11,155 ft | 15 ft |
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Staying in Shanghai
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Common questions
How far is Shanghai from Ar Rayyān?
6,778 km (4,212 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ar Rayyān.
How long does it take to get from Ar Rayyān to Shanghai by air?
About 9 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ar Rayyān and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Qatar).
Which airports are used for Ar Rayyān to Shanghai flights?
Typically Doha International Airport (DIA) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA); Shanghai also has PVG, JNH.
What currency do I need in Shanghai?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Shanghai?
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Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.