Shanghai to Tabuk flights
Tabuk lies 7,975 km (4,956 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.
| Shanghai | Tabuk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Saudi Arabia |
| Population | 24.9 million | 667,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 768 m (2,520 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Asia/Riyadh) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | TUU, 6 km out |
Clocks in Tabuk 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 Tabuk
Crossing from China into Saudi Arabia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rial (SAR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +966; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648903.
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 Tabuk
Tabuk is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, whose 10,991-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport | TUU | 6 km (4 mi) | 10,991 ft | 2,551 ft |
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Staying in Tabuk
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Tabuk. Of the 41 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14), and 1 are five-star. Across 38 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 23,808 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tabuk from Shanghai?
7,975 km (4,956 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Tabuk 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 Tabuk?
Tabuk is 5 h behind at the moment (Asia/Riyadh against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Tabuk flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport (TUU).
What currency do I need in Tabuk?
The Rial (SAR).
Where can I stay in Tabuk?
Our booking partner lists 100 places to stay in Tabuk, bookable on this site.
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.