Ma On Shan to Shanghai flights
Shanghai lies 1,213 km (754 mi) north-east of Ma On Shan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 18 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.
| Ma On Shan | Shanghai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hong Kong | China |
| Population | 215,200 | 24.9 million |
| Elevation | 217 m (712 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Hong_Kong) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | HKG, 35 km out | SHA, 12 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Shanghai
Crossing from Hong Kong into China: money changes from the Dollar to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; 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 Ma On Shan
Ma On Shan is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), 35 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 52 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 73 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 100 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 81 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 Ma On Shan?
1,213 km (754 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ma On Shan.
How long does it take to get from Ma On Shan to Shanghai by air?
About 2 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ma On Shan and Shanghai?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Ma On Shan to Shanghai flights?
Typically Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) 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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.