Shanghai to Sunnyvale flights
Sunnyvale lies 9,936 km (6,174 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 13 h 29 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 | Sunnyvale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 24.9 million | 155,805 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 37 m (121 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | SJC, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 94085–94089 |
Clocks in Sunnyvale are 15 h behind Shanghai right now, so a 13 h 29 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sunnyvale
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 Sunnyvale
Sunnyvale is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are San Francisco International Airport (SFO, 41 km), Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK, 42 km), San Carlos Airport (SQL, 25 km), Buchanan Field (CCR, 69 km), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineta San Jose International Airport | SJC | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,000 ft | 62 ft |
| San Francisco International Airport | SFO | 41 km (25 mi) | 11,870 ft | 13 ft |
| Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport | OAK | 42 km (26 mi) | 10,520 ft | 9 ft |
| San Carlos Airport (regional) | SQL | 25 km (16 mi) | 2,621 ft | 5 ft |
| Buchanan Field (regional) | CCR | 69 km (43 mi) | 5,001 ft | 26 ft |
| Monterey Regional Airport (regional) | MRY | 89 km (55 mi) | 7,175 ft | 257 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sunnyvale from Shanghai?
9,936 km (6,174 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Sunnyvale by air?
About 13 h 29 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 Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Sunnyvale flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC); Sunnyvale also has SFO, OAK, SQL, CCR, MRY.
What currency do I need in Sunnyvale?
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.