Shanghai to Bole flights
Bole lies 3,723 km (2,313 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 5 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 | Bole | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 235,585 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 509 m (1,670 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | BPL, 18 km out |
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 Bole
Bole is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bole Alashankou Airport (BPL), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,530 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bole Alashankou Airport (regional) | BPL | 18 km (11 mi) | 8,530 ft | 1,253 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,723 km (2,313 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Bole from Shanghai?
3,723 km (2,313 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Bole by air?
About 5 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 Bole?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Bole flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Bole Alashankou Airport (BPL).
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.