Shanghai to Cypress flights
Cypress lies 12,160 km (7,556 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 20 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 | Cypress | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 200,839 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | IAH, 34 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 77410–77433 |
Clocks in Cypress are 13 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 16 h 20 min journey lands only 3 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cypress
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 Cypress
Cypress is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), 34 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 12,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, 54 km), Easterwood Field (CLL, 94 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport | IAH | 34 km (21 mi) | 12,001 ft | 97 ft |
| William P. Hobby Airport | HOU | 54 km (34 mi) | 7,602 ft | 46 ft |
| Easterwood Field (regional) | CLL | 94 km (58 mi) | 7,000 ft | 320 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Cypress from Shanghai?
12,160 km (7,556 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Cypress by air?
About 16 h 20 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 Cypress?
Cypress is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Cypress flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH); Cypress also has HOU, CLL.
What currency do I need in Cypress?
The Dollar (USD).
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.