Shanghai to Tucson flights
Tucson lies 11,065 km (6,875 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 56 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 | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 542,629 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | TUS, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 85701–85775 |
Clocks in Tucson are 15 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 56 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tucson
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Tucson
Tucson is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Tucson International Airport (TUS), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,996-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson International Airport | TUS | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,996 ft | 2,643 ft |
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Staying in Tucson
Our booking partner lists 506 places to stay in Tucson. Of the 406 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (277), and 2 are five-star. Across 127 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 75,592 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tucson from Shanghai?
11,065 km (6,875 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Tucson by air?
About 14 h 56 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 Tucson?
Tucson is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Tucson flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Tucson International Airport (TUS).
What currency do I need in Tucson?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Tucson?
Our booking partner lists 506 places to stay in Tucson, 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.