Shanghai to Parbhani flights
Parbhani lies 4,653 km (2,891 mi) west of Shanghai, -2.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 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 | Parbhani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | India |
| Population | 24.9 million | 307,170 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 421 m (1,381 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | NDC, 58 km out |
Clocks in Parbhani are 2 h 30 min behind Shanghai right now, so a 6 h 43 min journey lands only 4 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Parbhani
Crossing from China into India: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupee (INR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
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 Parbhani
Parbhani is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nanded Airport (NDC), 58 km (36 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,546 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanded Airport (regional) | NDC | 58 km (36 mi) | 7,546 ft | 1,250 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,653 km (2,891 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 Parbhani from Shanghai?
4,653 km (2,891 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Parbhani by air?
About 6 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 Parbhani?
Parbhani is 2 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Parbhani flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Nanded Airport (NDC).
What currency do I need in Parbhani?
The Rupee (INR).
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.