Shanghai to Hamilton flights
Hamilton lies 11,454 km (7,117 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 15 h 26 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 | Hamilton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Canada |
| Population | 24.9 million | 569,353 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | YHM, 11 km out |
Clocks in Hamilton are 12 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 15 h 26 min journey lands only 3 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hamilton
Crossing from China into Canada: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (CAD); 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 Hamilton
Hamilton is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,006-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ, 51 km), Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF, 97 km), Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF, 49 km), Niagara District Airport (YCM, 55 km), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ, 56 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport | YHM | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,006 ft | 780 ft |
| Toronto Pearson International Airport | YYZ | 51 km (32 mi) | 11,120 ft | 569 ft |
| Buffalo Niagara International Airport | BUF | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,829 ft | 728 ft |
| Region of Waterloo International Airport (regional) | YKF | 49 km (30 mi) | 7,003 ft | 1,054 ft |
| Niagara District Airport (regional) | YCM | 55 km (34 mi) | 5,000 ft | 321 ft |
| Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (regional) | YTZ | 56 km (35 mi) | 3,988 ft | 252 ft |
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Staying in Hamilton
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Common questions
How far is Hamilton from Shanghai?
11,454 km (7,117 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Hamilton by air?
About 15 h 26 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 Hamilton?
Hamilton is 12 h behind at the moment (America/Toronto against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Hamilton flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM); Hamilton also has YYZ, BUF, YKF, YCM, YTZ.
What currency do I need in Hamilton?
The Dollar (CAD).
Where can I stay in Hamilton?
Our booking partner lists 138 places to stay in Hamilton, 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.