Shanghai to Suva flights
Suva lies 8,189 km (5,088 mi) south-east of Shanghai, +4 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 15 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 | Suva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Fiji |
| Population | 24.9 million | 77,366 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+12 (Pacific/Fiji) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | SUV, 18 km out |
Clocks in Suva are 4 h ahead of Shanghai right now, so a 11 h 15 min journey lands 15 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Suva
Crossing from China into Fiji: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (FJD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +679; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648815 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
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 Suva
Suva is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Nausori International Airport (SUV), 18 km (11 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,047 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nausori International Airport | SUV | 18 km (11 mi) | 7,047 ft | 17 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,189 km (5,088 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 Suva from Shanghai?
8,189 km (5,088 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Suva by air?
About 11 h 15 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 Suva?
Suva is 4 h ahead at the moment (Pacific/Fiji against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Suva flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Nausori International Airport (SUV).
What currency do I need in Suva?
The Dollar (FJD).
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.