Shanghai to El Monte flights
El Monte lies 10,449 km (6,493 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 9 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 | El Monte | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 116,732 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 91 m (299 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | LGB, 30 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 91731–91735 |
Clocks in El Monte are 15 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 9 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in El Monte
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 El Monte
El Monte is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 30 km (19 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 34 km), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 38 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 39 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 46 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 30 km (19 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 34 km (21 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 38 km (24 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 39 km (24 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 46 km (29 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 73 km (45 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is El Monte from Shanghai?
10,449 km (6,493 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to El Monte by air?
About 14 h 9 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 El Monte?
El Monte is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to El Monte flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Long Beach International Airport (LGB); El Monte also has BUR, LAX, ONT, SNA, SBD.
What currency do I need in El Monte?
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.