Shanghai to Piteşti flights
Piteşti lies 8,093 km (5,029 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 8 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 | Piteşti | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Romania |
| Population | 24.9 million | 141,275 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 307 m (1,007 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | CRA, 97 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 110001–110442 |
Clocks in Piteşti are 5 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 11 h 8 min journey lands only 6 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Piteşti
Crossing from China into Romania: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Leu (RON); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Piteşti
Piteşti is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Craiova International Airport (CRA), 97 km (60 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,203 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craiova International Airport | CRA | 97 km (60 mi) | 8,203 ft | 626 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,093 km (5,029 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 Piteşti from Shanghai?
8,093 km (5,029 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Piteşti by air?
About 11 h 8 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 Piteşti?
Piteşti is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Piteşti flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Craiova International Airport (CRA).
What currency do I need in Piteşti?
The Leu (RON).
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.