Distance from Bangkok to Shanghai
🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand → 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
The distance between Bangkok and Shanghai is 2,891 kilometres (1,796 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), the initial heading is roughly northeast (44°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 4h 7m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Travelling the other way, from Shanghai to Bangkok, covers the same 2,891 km; the return flight leaves on an initial heading of roughly southwest (232°). Shanghai (UTC+8) is 1h ahead of Bangkok (UTC+7).
Bangkok
Thailand
Thailand's vibrant capital, famous for ornate temples, floating markets, street food and buzzing nightlife along the Chao Phraya River.
Top sights: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Chatuchak Market, Khao San Road, floating markets
Shanghai
China
China's largest city and global financial center, famous for its futuristic Pudong skyline and historic Bund waterfront along the Huangpu River.
Top sights: The Bund, Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Garden, Shanghai Tower, Nanjing Road, French Concession
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Shanghai from Bangkok?
- 2,891 km (1,796 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Bangkok to Shanghai?
- About 4h 7m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Shanghai from Bangkok?
- Shanghai lies roughly to the northeast of Bangkok (initial bearing 44°).
- How far is Bangkok from Shanghai?
- The same 2,891 km (1,796 miles) — great-circle distance does not depend on direction.
- What is the time difference between Bangkok and Shanghai?
- Shanghai (UTC+8) is 1h ahead of Bangkok (UTC+7).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
More distances from Bangkok
See the country profiles for Thailand and China, or open the Asia distance calculator.