Shanghai to Belgrade flights
Belgrade lies 8,400 km (5,220 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 31 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 | Belgrade | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Serbia |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | BEG, 12 km out |
Clocks in Belgrade are 6 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 11 h 31 min journey lands only 5 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Belgrade
Crossing from China into Serbia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dinar (RSD); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
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 Belgrade
Belgrade is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport | BEG | 12 km (7 mi) | 11,483 ft | 335 ft |
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Staying in Belgrade
Our booking partner lists 3,098+ places to stay in Belgrade (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 822 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (676), and 9 are five-star. Across 576 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 373,238 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Belgrade from Shanghai?
8,400 km (5,220 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Belgrade by air?
About 11 h 31 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 Belgrade?
Belgrade is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Belgrade against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Belgrade flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG).
What currency do I need in Belgrade?
The Dinar (RSD).
Where can I stay in Belgrade?
Our booking partner lists 3,098+ places to stay in Belgrade, 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.