Shanghai to Manas flights
Manas lies 4,428 km (2,752 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 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 | Manas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Kyrgyzstan |
| Population | 24.9 million | 123,239 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 780 m (2,559 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+6 (Asia/Bishkek) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | OSS, 41 km out |
Clocks in Manas are 2 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 6 h 26 min journey lands only 4 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Manas
Crossing from China into Kyrgyzstan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Som (KGS); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +996; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
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 Manas
Manas is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Osh International Airport (OSS), 41 km (25 mi) from the centre, whose 10,538-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Andijan International Airport (AZN, 64 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osh International Airport | OSS | 41 km (25 mi) | 10,538 ft | 2,927 ft |
| Andijan International Airport (regional) | AZN | 64 km (40 mi) | 9,770 ft | 1,515 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Manas from Shanghai?
4,428 km (2,752 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Manas by air?
About 6 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 Manas?
Manas is 2 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bishkek against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Manas flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Osh International Airport (OSS); Manas also has AZN.
What currency do I need in Manas?
The Som (KGS).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.