Shanghai to Gurugram flights
Gurugram lies 4,268 km (2,652 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 6 h 13 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 | Gurugram | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 24.9 million | 886,519 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 228 m (748 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | DEL, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 242221 |
Clocks in Gurugram are 2 h 30 min behind Shanghai right now, so a 6 h 13 min journey lands only 3 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Gurugram
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 Gurugram
Gurugram is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 14,534-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Noida International Airport (DXN, 65 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi International Airport | DEL | 13 km (8 mi) | 14,534 ft | 777 ft |
| Noida International Airport | DXN | 65 km (40 mi) | 12,975 ft | 644 ft |
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Staying in Gurugram
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Common questions
How far is Gurugram from Shanghai?
4,268 km (2,652 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Gurugram by air?
About 6 h 13 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 Gurugram?
Gurugram is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Gurugram flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL); Gurugram also has DXN.
What currency do I need in Gurugram?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Gurugram?
Our booking partner lists 988 places to stay in Gurugram, bookable on this site.
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.