Shanghai to Timika flights
Timika lies 4,299 km (2,672 mi) south-east of Shanghai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 6 h 16 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 | Timika | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Indonesia |
| Population | 24.9 million | 142,909 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | TIM, 25 km out |
Clocks in Timika are 1 h ahead of Shanghai right now, so a 6 h 16 min journey lands 7 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Timika
Crossing from China into Indonesia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rupiah (IDR); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Timika
Timika is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,841 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mozes Kilangin Airport (regional) | TIM | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,841 ft | 103 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 4,299 km (2,672 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 Timika from Shanghai?
4,299 km (2,672 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Timika by air?
About 6 h 16 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 Timika?
Timika is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Jayapura against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Timika flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Mozes Kilangin Airport (TIM).
What currency do I need in Timika?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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.