Shanghai to Palmdale flights
Palmdale lies 10,405 km (6,465 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 5 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 | Palmdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 158,351 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 815 m (2,674 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | BUR, 47 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 93550–93599 |
Clocks in Palmdale are 15 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 5 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Palmdale
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Palmdale
Palmdale is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR), 47 km (29 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,886 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Ontario International Airport (ONT, 75 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 76 km), Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 85 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 97 km), Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 76 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 47 km (29 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 75 km (47 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 76 km (47 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 85 km (53 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 97 km (60 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
| Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (regional) | HHR | 76 km (47 mi) | 4,884 ft | 66 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,405 km (6,465 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 Palmdale from Shanghai?
10,405 km (6,465 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Palmdale by air?
About 14 h 5 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 Palmdale?
Palmdale is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Palmdale flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR); Palmdale also has ONT, LAX, LGB, SBD, HHR.
What currency do I need in Palmdale?
The Dollar (USD).
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.