Shanghai to Albany flights
Albany lies 11,655 km (7,242 mi) north of Shanghai, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 42 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 | Albany | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 101,228 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 50 m (164 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | ALB, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 12201–12288 |
Clocks in Albany are 12 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 15 h 42 min journey lands only 3 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Albany
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 Albany
Albany is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Albany International Airport (ALB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,500 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany International Airport | ALB | 11 km (7 mi) | 8,500 ft | 285 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,655 km (7,242 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 Albany from Shanghai?
11,655 km (7,242 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Albany by air?
About 15 h 42 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 Albany?
Albany is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Albany flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Albany International Airport (ALB).
What currency do I need in Albany?
The Dollar (USD).
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.