Shanghai to Meknes flights
Meknes lies 10,891 km (6,767 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 43 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 | Meknes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Morocco |
| Population | 24.9 million | 568,295 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 531 m (1,742 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Africa/Casablanca) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | FEZ, 53 km out |
Clocks in Meknes are 7 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 43 min journey lands only 7 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Meknes
Crossing from China into Morocco: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dirham (MAD); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +212; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648864.
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 Meknes
Meknes is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ), 53 km (33 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fes Saïss International Airport | FEZ | 53 km (33 mi) | 10,499 ft | 1,900 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Meknes from Shanghai?
10,891 km (6,767 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Meknes by air?
About 14 h 43 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 Meknes?
Meknes is 7 h behind at the moment (Africa/Casablanca against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Meknes flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Fes Saïss International Airport (FEZ).
What currency do I need in Meknes?
The Dirham (MAD).
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.