Shanghai to Setúbal flights
Setúbal lies 10,712 km (6,656 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 29 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 | Setúbal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Portugal |
| Population | 24.9 million | 118,166 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | LIS, 36 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 2900-000–2914-525 |
Clocks in Setúbal are 7 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 29 min journey lands only 7 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Setúbal
Crossing from China into Portugal: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +351; 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 Setúbal
Setúbal is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 36 km (22 mi) from the centre, whose 12,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cascais Airport (CAT, 46 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport | LIS | 36 km (22 mi) | 12,500 ft | 374 ft |
| Cascais Airport (regional) | CAT | 46 km (29 mi) | 4,593 ft | 325 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Setúbal from Shanghai?
10,712 km (6,656 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Setúbal by air?
About 14 h 29 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 Setúbal?
Setúbal is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Lisbon against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Setúbal flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS); Setúbal also has CAT.
What currency do I need in Setúbal?
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.