Shanghai to Colorado Springs flights
Colorado Springs lies 10,873 km (6,756 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -14 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 41 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.
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| Shanghai | Colorado Springs | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 456,568 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,838 m (6,030 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | COS, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 80901–80997 |
Clocks in Colorado Springs are 14 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 41 min journey lands only 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Colorado Springs
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 Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 13,500-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport | COS | 11 km (7 mi) | 13,500 ft | 6,187 ft |
| Pueblo Memorial Airport (regional) | PUB | 67 km (42 mi) | 10,498 ft | 4,726 ft |
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Staying in Colorado Springs
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs. Of the 510 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (315), and 1 are five-star. Across 111 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 57,009 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Colorado Springs from Shanghai?
10,873 km (6,756 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Colorado Springs by air?
About 14 h 41 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 Colorado Springs?
Colorado Springs is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Colorado Springs flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS); Colorado Springs also has PUB.
What currency do I need in Colorado Springs?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Colorado Springs?
Our booking partner lists 652 places to stay in Colorado Springs, 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.