Shanghai to Taranto flights
Taranto lies 8,876 km (5,515 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 8 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 | Taranto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Italy |
| Population | 24.9 million | 198,585 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | BDS, 63 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 74100–74123 |
Clocks in Taranto are 6 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 12 h 8 min journey lands only 6 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Taranto
Crossing from China into Italy: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
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 Taranto
Taranto is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Brindisi Airport (BDS), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport (BRI, 85 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brindisi Airport | BDS | 63 km (39 mi) | 10,000 ft | 47 ft |
| Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport | BRI | 85 km (53 mi) | 9,843 ft | 193 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Taranto from Shanghai?
8,876 km (5,515 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Taranto by air?
About 12 h 8 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 Taranto?
Taranto is 6 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Taranto flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS); Taranto also has BRI.
What currency do I need in Taranto?
The Euro (EUR).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.