Flight Time from Palmerston North to Shanghai
The flight from Palmerston North to Shanghai covers about 6,036 mi and takes roughly 11 hr 36 min nonstop. Flight duration estimate and fare guide.
Palmerston North and Shanghai are about 6,036 mi (9,715 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 7,123 mi (11,463 km), a drive of about 120 hr 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 11 hr 36 min.
Note: this is a long, likely intercontinental distance — driving may cross water and not be practical without ferries. Flying is usually the realistic option.
| Straight-line distance | 6,036 mi / 9,715 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 7,123 mi / 11,463 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 120 hr 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 11 hr 36 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $890 |
| Typical flight fare | $700–$1900 |
| Geographic midpoint | -5.124, 146.848 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Palmerston North to Shanghai is about 6,036 mi (9,715 km) in a straight line, and roughly 7,123 mi (11,463 km) by road.