Shanghai to Aley flights
Aley lies 7,799 km (4,846 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 45 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.
| Shanghai | Aley | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Lebanon |
| Population | 24.9 million | 130,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 878 m (2,881 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Beirut) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | BEY, 11 km out |
Clocks in Aley are 5 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 10 h 45 min journey lands only 5 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Aley
Crossing from China into Lebanon: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (LBP); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +961; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648824.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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).
Arriving in Aley
Aley is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Damascus International Airport (DAM, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,467 ft | 87 ft |
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | 95 km (59 mi) | 11,811 ft | 2,020 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Aley from Shanghai?
7,799 km (4,846 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Aley by air?
About 10 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Aley?
Aley is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Beirut against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Aley flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY); Aley also has DAM.
What currency do I need in Aley?
The Pound (LBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.