Shanghai to Elgin flights
Elgin lies 11,319 km (7,033 mi) north of Shanghai, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 16 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 | Elgin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 112,111 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 229 m (751 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | ORD, 32 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 60120–60124 |
Clocks in Elgin are 13 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 15 h 16 min journey lands only 2 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Elgin
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 Elgin
Elgin is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 32 km (20 mi) from the centre, whose 13,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 52 km), Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD, 70 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago O'Hare International Airport | ORD | 32 km (20 mi) | 13,000 ft | 680 ft |
| Chicago Midway International Airport | MDW | 52 km (32 mi) | 6,522 ft | 620 ft |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport (regional) | RFD | 70 km (43 mi) | 10,002 ft | 742 ft |
| Gary/Chicago International Airport (regional) | GYY | 86 km (53 mi) | 8,859 ft | 591 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Elgin from Shanghai?
11,319 km (7,033 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Elgin by air?
About 15 h 16 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 Elgin?
Elgin is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Elgin flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD); Elgin also has MDW, RFD, GYY.
What currency do I need in Elgin?
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.