Shanghai to Howrah flights
Howrah lies 3,409 km (2,118 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 5 h 7 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 | Howrah | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | CCU, 16 km out |
Clocks in Howrah are 2 h 30 min behind Shanghai right now, so a 5 h 7 min journey lands only 2 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Howrah
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 Howrah
Howrah is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), 16 km (10 mi) from the centre, whose 11,919-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport | CCU | 16 km (10 mi) | 11,919 ft | 16 ft |
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Staying in Howrah
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Howrah. Of the 22 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20). Guests have left 16 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Howrah from Shanghai?
3,409 km (2,118 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Howrah by air?
About 5 h 7 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 Howrah?
Howrah is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Howrah flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).
What currency do I need in Howrah?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Howrah?
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Howrah, 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.