Shanghai to Sha Tin flights
Sha Tin lies 1,219 km (757 mi) south-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 19 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 | Sha Tin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Hong Kong |
| Population | 24.9 million | 495,200 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 115 m (377 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Hong_Kong) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | HKG, 29 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Sha Tin
Crossing from China into Hong Kong: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (HKD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +852; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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 Sha Tin
Sha Tin is served by 5 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), 29 km (18 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 48 km), Macau International Airport (MFM, 66 km), Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 93 km), Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ, 86 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 29 km (18 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 48 km (30 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 66 km (41 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 93 km (58 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport (regional) | HUZ | 86 km (53 mi) | 7,874 ft | 50 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sha Tin from Shanghai?
1,219 km (757 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Sha Tin by air?
About 2 h 19 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 Sha Tin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Sha Tin flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG); Sha Tin also has SZX, MFM, ZUH, HUZ.
What currency do I need in Sha Tin?
The Dollar (HKD).
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.