Shanghai to Āsansol flights
Āsansol lies 3,488 km (2,168 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 5 h 13 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 | Āsansol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 24.9 million | 504,271 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | RDP, 27 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 814119 |
Clocks in Āsansol are 2 h 30 min behind Shanghai right now, so a 5 h 13 min journey lands only 2 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Āsansol
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 Āsansol
Āsansol is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP), 27 km (17 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,186 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (regional) | RDP | 27 km (17 mi) | 9,186 ft | 300 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,488 km (2,168 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Āsansol
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Common questions
How far is Āsansol from Shanghai?
3,488 km (2,168 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Āsansol by air?
About 5 h 13 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 Āsansol?
Āsansol is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Āsansol flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP).
What currency do I need in Āsansol?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Āsansol?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Āsansol, bookable on this site.
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 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.