Shanghai to Charlotte flights
Charlotte lies 12,267 km (7,623 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 16 h 29 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 | Charlotte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 911,311 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 272 m (892 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | CLT, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 28201–28299 |
Clocks in Charlotte are 12 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 16 h 29 min journey lands only 4 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Charlotte
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 Charlotte
Charlotte is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA, 22 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Douglas International Airport | CLT | 9 km (6 mi) | 10,000 ft | 748 ft |
| Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (regional) | USA | 22 km (14 mi) | 7,402 ft | 705 ft |
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Staying in Charlotte
Our booking partner lists 685 places to stay in Charlotte. Of the 478 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (266), and 4 are five-star. Across 215 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 156,896 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Charlotte from Shanghai?
12,267 km (7,623 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Charlotte by air?
About 16 h 29 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 Charlotte?
Charlotte is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Charlotte flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT); Charlotte also has USA.
What currency do I need in Charlotte?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Charlotte?
Our booking partner lists 685 places to stay in Charlotte, 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.