Shanghai to Lafayette flights
Lafayette lies 12,322 km (7,657 mi) north-east of Shanghai, -13 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 16 h 33 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 | Lafayette | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 121,374 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | LFT, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 70501–70598 |
Clocks in Lafayette are 13 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 16 h 33 min journey lands only 3 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lafayette
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 Lafayette
Lafayette is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR, 90 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette Regional Airport (regional) | LFT | 4 km (2 mi) | 8,000 ft | 42 ft |
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (regional) | BTR | 90 km (56 mi) | 7,500 ft | 70 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,322 km (7,657 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 Lafayette from Shanghai?
12,322 km (7,657 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Lafayette by air?
About 16 h 33 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 Lafayette?
Lafayette is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Lafayette flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT); Lafayette also has BTR.
What currency do I need in Lafayette?
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.