Shanghai to Baltimore flights
Baltimore lies 11,955 km (7,429 mi) north of Shanghai, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 5 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 | Baltimore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 585,708 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | BWI, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 21201–21298 |
Clocks in Baltimore are 12 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 16 h 5 min journey lands only 4 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Baltimore
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Baltimore
Baltimore is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 10,503-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA, 61 km), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD, 82 km), Lancaster Airport (LNS, 96 km), Wilmington Airport (ILG, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | BWI | 14 km (9 mi) | 10,503 ft | 146 ft |
| Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DCA | 61 km (38 mi) | 7,169 ft | 15 ft |
| Washington Dulles International Airport | IAD | 82 km (51 mi) | 11,500 ft | 312 ft |
| Lancaster Airport (regional) | LNS | 96 km (60 mi) | 6,933 ft | 403 ft |
| Wilmington Airport (regional) | ILG | 97 km (60 mi) | 7,275 ft | 80 ft |
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Staying in Baltimore
Our booking partner lists 257 places to stay in Baltimore. Of the 165 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (87), and 5 are five-star. Across 77 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 66,519 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Baltimore from Shanghai?
11,955 km (7,429 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Baltimore by air?
About 16 h 5 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 Baltimore?
Baltimore is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Baltimore flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI); Baltimore also has DCA, IAD, LNS, ILG.
What currency do I need in Baltimore?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Baltimore?
Our booking partner lists 257 places to stay in Baltimore, 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.