Shanghai to New Bedford flights
New Bedford lies 11,815 km (7,341 mi) north of Shanghai, -12 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 15 h 54 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 | New Bedford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 101,079 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | PVD, 43 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 02740–02746 |
Clocks in New Bedford are 12 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 15 h 54 min journey lands only 3 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in New Bedford
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 New Bedford
New Bedford is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), 43 km (27 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,700 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Boston Logan International Airport (BOS, 81 km), New Bedford Regional Airport (EWB, 5 km), Newport State Airport (NPT, 32 km), Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA, 54 km), Westerly State Airport (WST, 80 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport | PVD | 43 km (27 mi) | 8,700 ft | 55 ft |
| Boston Logan International Airport | BOS | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,083 ft | 20 ft |
| New Bedford Regional Airport (regional) | EWB | 5 km (3 mi) | 5,400 ft | 80 ft |
| Newport State Airport (regional) | NPT | 32 km (20 mi) | 2,999 ft | 172 ft |
| Cape Cod Gateway Airport (regional) | HYA | 54 km (34 mi) | 5,425 ft | 54 ft |
| Westerly State Airport (regional) | WST | 80 km (50 mi) | 4,010 ft | 81 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,815 km (7,341 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 New Bedford from Shanghai?
11,815 km (7,341 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to New Bedford by air?
About 15 h 54 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 New Bedford?
New Bedford is 12 h behind at the moment (America/New_York against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to New Bedford flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD); New Bedford also has BOS, EWB, NPT, HYA, WST.
What currency do I need in New Bedford?
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.