Shanghai to Van flights
Van lies 6,955 km (4,322 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 9 h 40 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 | Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkey |
| Population | 24.9 million | 525,016 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,708 m (5,604 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | VAN, 5 km out |
Clocks in Van are 5 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 9 h 40 min journey lands only 4 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Van
Crossing from China into Turkey: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
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 Van
Van is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,022 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Ferit Melen Airport (regional) | VAN | 5 km (3 mi) | 9,022 ft | 5,480 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 6,955 km (4,322 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Van
Our booking partner lists 62 places to stay in Van. Of the 15 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 4 are five-star. Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 3,201 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Van from Shanghai?
6,955 km (4,322 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Van by air?
About 9 h 40 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 Van?
Van is 5 h behind at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Van flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Van Ferit Melen Airport (VAN).
What currency do I need in Van?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Van?
Our booking partner lists 62 places to stay in Van, 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.