Shanghai to Omaha flights
Omaha lies 11,089 km (6,890 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 14 h 58 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 | Omaha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 486,051 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | OMA, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 68101–68198 |
Clocks in Omaha are 13 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 14 h 58 min journey lands only 1 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Omaha
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 Omaha
Omaha is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,502 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Lincoln Airport (LNK, 83 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eppley Airfield | OMA | 6 km (4 mi) | 9,502 ft | 984 ft |
| Lincoln Airport (regional) | LNK | 83 km (52 mi) | 12,901 ft | 1,219 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 11,089 km (6,890 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in Omaha
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Omaha. Of the 163 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (77), and 1 are five-star. Across 62 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 29,114 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Omaha from Shanghai?
11,089 km (6,890 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Omaha by air?
About 14 h 58 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 Omaha?
Omaha is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Omaha flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Eppley Airfield (OMA); Omaha also has LNK.
What currency do I need in Omaha?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Omaha?
Our booking partner lists 199 places to stay in Omaha, bookable on this site.
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.