Distance from Istanbul to Shanghai
🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey → 🇨🇳 Shanghai, China
The distance between Istanbul and Shanghai is 7,985 kilometres (4,962 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Istanbul Airport (IST), the initial heading is roughly northeast (64°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 10h 29m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
Istanbul
Turkey
The only major city spanning two continents, Istanbul bridges Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus with layers of Byzantine and Ottoman history.
Top sights: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Bosphorus cruise, Galata Tower
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 Istanbul?
- 7,985 km (4,962 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Istanbul to Shanghai?
- About 10h 29m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Shanghai from Istanbul?
- Shanghai lies roughly to the northeast of Istanbul (initial bearing 64°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Istanbul: Istanbul Airport (IST). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
More distances from Istanbul
See the country profiles for Turkey and China, or open the Asia distance calculator.