Shanghai to Norwalk flights
Norwalk lies 10,458 km (6,498 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 | Norwalk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 107,140 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | LGB, 11 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 90650–90652 |
Clocks in Norwalk 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 Norwalk
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 Norwalk
Norwalk is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Long Beach International Airport (LGB), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Los Angeles International Airport (LAX, 30 km), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA, 32 km), Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR, 42 km), Ontario International Airport (ONT, 48 km), San Bernardino International Airport (SBD, 81 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach International Airport | LGB | 11 km (7 mi) | 10,000 ft | 60 ft |
| Los Angeles International Airport | LAX | 30 km (19 mi) | 12,894 ft | 125 ft |
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport | SNA | 32 km (20 mi) | 5,700 ft | 56 ft |
| Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport | BUR | 42 km (26 mi) | 6,886 ft | 778 ft |
| Ontario International Airport | ONT | 48 km (30 mi) | 12,197 ft | 944 ft |
| San Bernardino International Airport | SBD | 81 km (50 mi) | 10,000 ft | 1,159 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Norwalk from Shanghai?
10,458 km (6,498 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Norwalk 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 Norwalk?
Norwalk is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Norwalk flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Long Beach International Airport (LGB); Norwalk also has LAX, SNA, BUR, ONT, SBD.
What currency do I need in Norwalk?
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.