Shenyang to Derby flights
Derby lies 8,236 km (5,118 mi) north-west of Shenyang, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 11 h 19 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.
| Shenyang | Derby | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9.1 million | 270,468 |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 55 m (180 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Nearest large airport | SHE, 17 km out | EMA, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 110000 | DE1 |
Clocks in Derby are 7 h behind Shenyang right now, so a 11 h 19 min journey lands only 4 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Derby
Crossing from China into United Kingdom: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Airports at each end
Leaving Shenyang
Shenyang is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 10,499-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Anshan Teng'ao Airport / Anshan Air Base (AOG, 90 km).
Arriving in Derby
Derby is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is East Midlands Airport (EMA), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,495 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Birmingham Airport (BHX, 55 km), Manchester Airport (MAN, 72 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | 14 km (9 mi) | 9,495 ft | 306 ft |
| Birmingham Airport | BHX | 55 km (34 mi) | 10,013 ft | 327 ft |
| Manchester Airport | MAN | 72 km (45 mi) | 10,007 ft | 257 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 8,236 km (5,118 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 Derby from Shenyang?
8,236 km (5,118 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shenyang.
How long does it take to get from Shenyang to Derby by air?
About 11 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shenyang and Derby?
Derby is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shenyang to Derby flights?
Typically Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) to East Midlands Airport (EMA); Derby also has BHX, MAN.
What currency do I need in Derby?
The Pound (GBP).
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.