Distance from Los Angeles to Shanghai

The distance between Los Angeles, United States and Shanghai, China is 10,457 kilometers (6,497 miles).

Los Angeles, California, United States

Shanghai, China

Los Angeles is located on the west coast of the United States, while Shanghai is situated on the eastern coast of China, separated by the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. The straight-line distance between them is 10,457 kilometers, heading northwest.

Los Angeles is situated at an altitude of 96 meters above sea level, while Shanghai is at only 12 meters.

Travel information

Summary

The trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai crosses the Pacific Ocean, connecting two major global cities with distinct cultural landmarks.

Best time to travel

Travel in spring or autumn for pleasant conditions in Shanghai, avoiding the hot summers and cold winters.

Climate

Shanghai has a humid subtropical climate, with hotter summers and colder winters compared to Los Angeles' Mediterranean climate.

Accessibility

Shanghai offers extensive public transport and modern infrastructure, which may differ from Los Angeles' car-centric layout.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Airplane 16-18 hours
Jet fighter 10-12 hours
Speed Time
300 km/h
Los Angeles, United States

Local time:

Time Zone: America/Los_Angeles

Coordinates: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W

Elevation: 96 m (315 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR)
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
  • Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO)
  • San Gabriel Valley Airport (EMT)
  • Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)
Shanghai, China

Local time:

Time Zone: Asia/Shanghai

Coordinates: 31.2222° N 121.4581° E

Elevation: 12 m (39 ft)


Nearby airports:
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
  • Suzhou Guangfu Airport (SZV)
  • Wuxi Airport (WUX)
  • Rugao Air Base (RUG)

Other distances from Los Angeles

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Los Angeles to New York City 3,944 km
From Los Angeles to Chicago 2,807 km
From Los Angeles to Houston 2,211 km
From Los Angeles to Phoenix 575 km
From Los Angeles to Philadelphia 3,852 km

Other distances from Shanghai

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Shanghai to Beijing 1,067 km
From Shanghai to Shenzhen 1,209 km
From Shanghai to Chengdu 1,661 km
From Shanghai to Tianjin 961 km
From Shanghai to Wuhan 691 km

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Belmopan, Belize Kyiv, Ukraine 10,462 km
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