Shanghai to Ashgabat flights
Ashgabat lies 5,713 km (3,550 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 4 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 | Ashgabat | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Turkmenistan |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 219 m (719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+5 (Asia/Ashgabat) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | ASB, 5 km out |
Clocks in Ashgabat are 3 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 8 h 4 min journey lands only 5 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ashgabat
Crossing from China into Turkmenistan: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Manat (TMT); sockets are Euro, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +993; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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 Ashgabat
Ashgabat is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Ashgabat International Airport (ASB), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgabat International Airport | ASB | 5 km (3 mi) | 12,467 ft | 692 ft |
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Staying in Ashgabat
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Ashgabat. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1).
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Common questions
How far is Ashgabat from Shanghai?
5,713 km (3,550 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Ashgabat by air?
About 8 h 4 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 Ashgabat?
Ashgabat is 3 h behind at the moment (Asia/Ashgabat against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Ashgabat flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB).
What currency do I need in Ashgabat?
The Manat (TMT).
Where can I stay in Ashgabat?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Ashgabat, 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.