Shanghai to Fort Collins flights
Fort Collins lies 10,706 km (6,653 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 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.
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| Shanghai | Fort Collins | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 170,924 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 1,531 m (5,023 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-6 (America/Denver) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | DEN, 88 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 80521–80553 |
Clocks in Fort Collins are 14 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 29 min journey lands only 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Fort Collins
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 Fort Collins
Fort Collins is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Denver International Airport (DEN), 88 km (55 mi) from the centre, whose 16,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS, 67 km), Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC, 75 km), Laramie Regional Airport (LAR, 95 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver International Airport | DEN | 88 km (55 mi) | 16,000 ft | 5,431 ft |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (regional) | CYS | 67 km (42 mi) | 9,270 ft | 6,159 ft |
| Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BJC | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,000 ft | 5,673 ft |
| Laramie Regional Airport (regional) | LAR | 95 km (59 mi) | 8,503 ft | 7,284 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Fort Collins from Shanghai?
10,706 km (6,653 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Fort Collins by air?
About 14 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 Fort Collins?
Fort Collins is 14 h behind at the moment (America/Denver against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Fort Collins flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Denver International Airport (DEN); Fort Collins also has CYS, BJC, LAR.
What currency do I need in Fort Collins?
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.