Shanghai to Guantánamo flights
Guantánamo lies 14,033 km (8,720 mi) north of Shanghai, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 18 h 44 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.
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| Shanghai | Guantánamo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Cuba |
| Population | 24.9 million | 272,801 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/Havana) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | SCU, 68 km out |
Clocks in Guantánamo are 12 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 18 h 44 min journey lands only 6 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guantánamo
Crossing from China into Cuba: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Peso (CUP); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +53; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648856.
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 Guantánamo
Guantánamo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 13,130-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA, 77 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antonio Maceo International Airport | SCU | 68 km (42 mi) | 13,130 ft | 249 ft |
| Gustavo Rizo Airport (regional) | BCA | 77 km (48 mi) | 6,070 ft | 26 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Guantánamo from Shanghai?
14,033 km (8,720 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Guantánamo by air?
About 18 h 44 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 Guantánamo?
Guantánamo is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Havana against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Guantánamo flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Antonio Maceo International Airport (SCU); Guantánamo also has BCA.
What currency do I need in Guantánamo?
The Peso (CUP).
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.