Shanghai to Chas flights
Chas lies 3,568 km (2,217 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 19 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 | Chas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 24.9 million | 141,640 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 217 m (712 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | IXR, 93 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 401604–422610 |
Clocks in Chas are 2 h 30 min behind Shanghai right now, so a 5 h 19 min journey lands only 2 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chas
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 Chas
Chas is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), 93 km (58 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,855 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birsa Munda Airport (regional) | IXR | 93 km (58 mi) | 8,855 ft | 2,148 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 3,568 km (2,217 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 Chas from Shanghai?
3,568 km (2,217 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Chas by air?
About 5 h 19 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 Chas?
Chas is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Chas flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR).
What currency do I need in Chas?
The Rupee (INR).
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.