Shanghai to San Antonio flights
San Antonio lies 12,058 km (7,493 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 13 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 | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | SAT, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 78201–78299 |
Clocks in San Antonio are 13 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 16 h 13 min journey lands only 3 h 13 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Antonio
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 San Antonio
San Antonio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,505 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio International Airport | SAT | 12 km (7 mi) | 8,505 ft | 809 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 12,058 km (7,493 mi) this pair is unlikely to be flown nonstop by a wide-body; expect a connection.
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Staying in San Antonio
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 812 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (447), and 2 are five-star. Across 355 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 244,086 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Antonio from Shanghai?
12,058 km (7,493 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to San Antonio by air?
About 16 h 13 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 San Antonio?
San Antonio is 13 h behind at the moment (America/Chicago against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to San Antonio flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
What currency do I need in San Antonio?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in San Antonio?
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio, 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.