Shanghai to Sioux Falls flights
Sioux Falls lies 10,839 km (6,735 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 39 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.
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| Shanghai | Sioux Falls | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 171,544 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 433 m (1,421 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | FSD, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 57101–57198 |
Clocks in Sioux Falls are 13 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 39 min journey lands only 1 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sioux Falls
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 Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Regional Airport (regional) | FSD | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,000 ft | 1,429 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,839 km (6,735 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 Sioux Falls from Shanghai?
10,839 km (6,735 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Sioux Falls by air?
About 14 h 39 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 Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Sioux Falls flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD).
What currency do I need in Sioux Falls?
The Dollar (USD).
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.