Shanghai to Luxor flights
Luxor lies 8,459 km (5,256 mi) 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 11 h 36 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 | Luxor | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Egypt |
| Population | 24.9 million | 422,407 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 89 m (292 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | LXR, 7 km out |
Clocks in Luxor are 5 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 11 h 36 min journey lands only 6 h 36 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Luxor
Crossing from China into Egypt: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (EGP); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +20; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
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 Luxor
Luxor is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Luxor International Airport (LXR), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxor International Airport | LXR | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,843 ft | 276 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,459 km (5,256 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Luxor
Our booking partner lists 602 places to stay in Luxor. Of the 355 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (127), and 84 are five-star. Across 128 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9 out of 10. Guests have left 69,638 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Luxor from Shanghai?
8,459 km (5,256 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Luxor by air?
About 11 h 36 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 Luxor?
Luxor is 5 h behind at the moment (Africa/Cairo against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Luxor flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Luxor International Airport (LXR).
What currency do I need in Luxor?
The Pound (EGP).
Where can I stay in Luxor?
Our booking partner lists 602 places to stay in Luxor, 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.