Shanghai to Monaco flights
Monaco lies 9,326 km (5,795 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 42 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 | Monaco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Monaco |
| Population | 24.9 million | 32,965 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Monaco) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | NCE, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 98000 |
Clocks in Monaco are 6 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 12 h 42 min journey lands only 6 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Monaco
Crossing from China into Monaco: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Schuko, Type E; the dialling code becomes +377; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
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 Monaco
Monaco is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,721 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cuneo International Airport (CUF, 92 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport | NCE | 19 km (12 mi) | 9,721 ft | 12 ft |
| Cuneo International Airport (regional) | CUF | 92 km (57 mi) | 6,903 ft | 1,267 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 9,326 km (5,795 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 Monaco from Shanghai?
9,326 km (5,795 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Monaco by air?
About 12 h 42 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 Monaco?
Monaco is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Monaco against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Monaco flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE); Monaco also has CUF.
What currency do I need in Monaco?
The Euro (EUR).
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.