Shanghai to Kufa flights
Kufa lies 7,120 km (4,424 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 9 h 53 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 | Kufa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Iraq |
| Population | 24.9 million | 110,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Baghdad) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | NJF, 7 km out |
Clocks in Kufa are 5 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 9 h 53 min journey lands only 4 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kufa
Crossing from China into Iraq: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dinar (IQD); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes +964; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
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 Kufa
Kufa is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Najaf International Airport | NJF | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,842 ft | 103 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 7,120 km (4,424 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Common questions
How far is Kufa from Shanghai?
7,120 km (4,424 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Kufa by air?
About 9 h 53 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 Kufa?
Kufa is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Baghdad against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Kufa flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF).
What currency do I need in Kufa?
The Dinar (IQD).
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.