Shanghai to Constanţa flights
Constanţa lies 7,858 km (4,883 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 10 h 49 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 | Constanţa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Romania |
| Population | 24.9 million | 317,832 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 40 m (131 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | CND, 23 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 900003–900746 |
Clocks in Constanţa are 5 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 10 h 49 min journey lands only 5 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Constanţa
Crossing from China into Romania: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Leu (RON); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Constanţa
Constanţa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND), 23 km (14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport | CND | 23 km (14 mi) | 11,483 ft | 353 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Constanţa from Shanghai?
7,858 km (4,883 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Constanţa by air?
About 10 h 49 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 Constanţa?
Constanţa is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Constanţa flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Mihail Kogălniceanu International Airport (CND).
What currency do I need in Constanţa?
The Leu (RON).
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.