Shanghai to Phoenix flights
Phoenix lies 10,892 km (6,768 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 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 | Phoenix | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 366 m (1,201 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | PHX, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 85001–85098 |
Clocks in Phoenix are 15 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 43 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Phoenix
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 Phoenix
Phoenix is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 42 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 6 km (4 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 42 km (26 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
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Staying in Phoenix
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix. Of the 725 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (382), and 7 are five-star. Across 170 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 109,945 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Phoenix from Shanghai?
10,892 km (6,768 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
Phoenix is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Phoenix flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Phoenix also has AZA.
What currency do I need in Phoenix?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Phoenix?
Our booking partner lists 997 places to stay in Phoenix, bookable on this site.
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.