Shanghai to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria flights
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria lies 11,991 km (7,451 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 16 h 7 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 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Spain |
| Population | 24.9 million | 383,516 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+1 (Atlantic/Canary) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | LPA, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 35001–35229 |
Clocks in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria are 7 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 16 h 7 min journey lands only 9 h 7 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Crossing from China into Spain: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +34; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648909.
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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Gran Canaria Airport (LPA), 19 km (12 mi) from the centre, whose 10,171-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Airport | LPA | 19 km (12 mi) | 10,171 ft | 78 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria from Shanghai?
11,991 km (7,451 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria by air?
About 16 h 7 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 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is 7 h behind at the moment (Atlantic/Canary against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
What currency do I need in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria?
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.