Shanghai to Amritsar flights
Amritsar lies 4,386 km (2,725 mi) west of Shanghai, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 22 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 | Amritsar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | ATQ, 12 km out |
Clocks in Amritsar are 2 h 30 min behind Shanghai right now, so a 6 h 22 min journey lands only 3 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Amritsar
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Amritsar
Amritsar is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE, 46 km), Pathankot Airport (IXP, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport | ATQ | 12 km (7 mi) | 12,000 ft | 756 ft |
| Allama Iqbal International Airport | LHE | 46 km (29 mi) | 11,024 ft | 712 ft |
| Pathankot Airport (regional) | IXP | 99 km (62 mi) | 8,970 ft | 1,017 ft |
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Staying in Amritsar
Our booking partner lists 865 places to stay in Amritsar. Of the 734 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (504), and 11 are five-star. Across 121 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 43,579 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Amritsar from Shanghai?
4,386 km (2,725 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Amritsar by air?
About 6 h 22 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 Amritsar?
Amritsar is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Amritsar flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport (ATQ); Amritsar also has LHE, IXP.
What currency do I need in Amritsar?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Amritsar?
Our booking partner lists 865 places to stay in Amritsar, bookable on this site.
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.