Shanghai to Yazd flights
Yazd lies 6,247 km (3,882 mi) west of Shanghai, -4.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 46 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 | Yazd | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Iran |
| Population | 24.9 million | 477,905 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,216 m (3,990 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+3:30 (Asia/Tehran) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | AZD, 9 km out |
Clocks in Yazd are 4 h 30 min behind Shanghai right now, so a 8 h 46 min journey lands only 4 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Yazd
Crossing from China into Iran: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Rial (IRR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +98; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648805 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
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 Yazd
Yazd is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 13,446-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shahid Sadooghi Airport (regional) | AZD | 9 km (6 mi) | 13,446 ft | 4,054 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Yazd from Shanghai?
6,247 km (3,882 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Yazd by air?
About 8 h 46 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 Yazd?
Yazd is 4 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Tehran against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Yazd flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shahid Sadooghi Airport (AZD).
What currency do I need in Yazd?
The Rial (IRR).
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.