Shanghai to Townsville flights
Townsville lies 6,232 km (3,872 mi) south-east of Shanghai, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 8 h 44 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 | Townsville | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | Australia |
| Population | 24.9 million | 201,313 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+10 (Australia/Brisbane) |
| Nearest large airport | SHA, 12 km out | TSV, 4 km out |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 4810 |
Clocks in Townsville are 2 h ahead of Shanghai right now, so a 8 h 44 min journey lands 10 h 44 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Townsville
Crossing from China into Australia: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (AUD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AS/NZS 3112; the dialling code becomes +61; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2806478.
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 Townsville
Townsville is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV), 4 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,999 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (regional) | TSV | 4 km (2 mi) | 7,999 ft | 18 ft |
One end has no runway over 10,000 ft, so at 6,232 km (3,872 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 Townsville from Shanghai?
6,232 km (3,872 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Shanghai.
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Townsville by air?
About 8 h 44 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 Townsville?
Townsville is 2 h ahead at the moment (Australia/Brisbane against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Shanghai to Townsville flights?
Typically Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Townsville Airport / RAAF Base Townsville (TSV).
What currency do I need in Townsville?
The Dollar (AUD).
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.