Shanghai (Minhang) to Van Nuys (SHA–VNY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shanghai (Minhang) to Van Nuys
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
6,474 mi 11h 3m nonstop -15h behind

SHA–VNY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-15h
Van Nuys is 15 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
SHA: CST · VNY: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 3:00 AM in Van Nuys.
Distance & Flight Time
6,474 mi / 10,418 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.

Getting to SHA

Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.

SHA–VNY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Minhang) to Van Nuys route.
Route details
Distance6,474 mi / 10,418 km
Flight time11h 3m
Time difference-15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
Origin: SHA
IATA / ICAOSHA / ZSSS
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr47.9M
Elevation10 ft / 3 m
Destination: VNY
IATA / ICAOVNY / KVNY
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation802 ft / 244 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHA to VNY flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Van Nuys Airport take about 11h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 6,474 miles.
Van Nuys is 15 hours behind Shanghai (Minhang).
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SHA to VNY

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SHA to VNY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHA to VNY is about 11 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,474 miles (10,418 km).