Shanghai to Coimbra flights
Coimbra lies 10,544 km (6,552 mi) north-west of Shanghai, -7 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 16 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 | Coimbra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Portugal |
| Population | 24.9 million | 140,796 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Europe/Lisbon) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | VSE, 73 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 3000-000–3049-002 |
Clocks in Coimbra are 7 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 16 min journey lands only 7 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Coimbra
Crossing from China into Portugal: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +351; 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 Coimbra
Coimbra is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE), 73 km (45 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 4,035 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (regional) | VSE | 73 km (45 mi) | 4,035 ft | 2,060 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 10,544 km (6,552 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 Coimbra from Shanghai?
10,544 km (6,552 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Coimbra by air?
About 14 h 16 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 Coimbra?
Coimbra is 7 h behind at the moment (Europe/Lisbon against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Coimbra flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Aerodromo Goncalves Lobato (Viseu Airport) (VSE).
What currency do I need in Coimbra?
The Euro (EUR).
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.