Shanghai to Sultanbeyli flights
Sultanbeyli lies 7,965 km (4,949 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 10 h 58 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 | Sultanbeyli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Population | 24.9 million | 358,201 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | SAW, 8 km out |
Clocks in Sultanbeyli are 5 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 10 h 58 min journey lands only 5 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sultanbeyli
Crossing from China into Turkey: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Sultanbeyli
Sultanbeyli is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), 8 km (5 mi) from the centre, whose 11,614-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are İstanbul Airport (IST, 57 km), Bursa Yenişehir Airport (YEI, 82 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport | SAW | 8 km (5 mi) | 11,614 ft | 312 ft |
| İstanbul Airport | IST | 57 km (35 mi) | 13,451 ft | 325 ft |
| Bursa Yenişehir Airport (regional) | YEI | 82 km (51 mi) | 9,818 ft | 764 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sultanbeyli from Shanghai?
7,965 km (4,949 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Sultanbeyli by air?
About 10 h 58 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 Sultanbeyli?
Sultanbeyli is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Sultanbeyli flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW); Sultanbeyli also has IST, YEI.
What currency do I need in Sultanbeyli?
The Lira (TRY).
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.