Distance from Shanghai to Bangkok
🇨🇳 Shanghai, China → 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand
The distance between Shanghai and Bangkok is 2,891 kilometres (1,796 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), the initial heading is roughly southwest (232°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 4h 7m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.
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
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
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Bangkok from Shanghai?
- 2,891 km (1,796 miles) in a straight line.
- How long is the flight from Shanghai to Bangkok?
- About 4h 7m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
- What direction is Bangkok from Shanghai?
- Bangkok lies roughly to the southwest of Shanghai (initial bearing 232°).
- Which airports serve this route?
- Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
More distances from Shanghai
See the country profiles for China and Thailand, or open the Asia distance calculator.