Shanghai to Taipa flights
Taipa lies 1,277 km (793 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 23 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 | Taipa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Macao |
| Population | 24.9 million | 112,051 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Macau) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | MFM, 4 km out |
What changes when you arrive in Taipa
Crossing from China into Macao: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pataca (MOP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, BS 546, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +853; 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 Taipa
Taipa is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Macau International Airport (MFM), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, whose 10,544-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 25 km), Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 41 km), Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 59 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macau International Airport | MFM | 4 km (2 mi) | 10,544 ft | 20 ft |
| Zhuhai Jinwan Airport | ZUH | 25 km (16 mi) | 13,517 ft | 23 ft |
| Hong Kong International Airport | HKG | 41 km (25 mi) | 12,467 ft | 28 ft |
| Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport | SZX | 59 km (37 mi) | 12,467 ft | 13 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Taipa from Shanghai?
1,277 km (793 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Taipa by air?
About 2 h 23 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 Taipa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Taipa flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Macau International Airport (MFM); Taipa also has ZUH, HKG, SZX.
What currency do I need in Taipa?
The Pataca (MOP).
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.