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Flight Distance from Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) to Almaty (ALA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SHAZSSS
Shanghai (Minhang), China
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Great Circle Path
4,091 km2,542 miles • 2,209 NM
Destination Airport
UAAAALA
Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty International Airport
Direct Distance
4,091 km
2,542 Statute Miles
2,209 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
5h 19m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
368 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
302° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
5h 19m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 57m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
8h 22m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 CN→🌐 KZ
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- City / Country: Shanghai (Minhang), China
- ICAO Code: ZSSS
- Coordinates: 31.1981°, 121.3343°
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation: 10 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Almaty International Airport (ALA)
- City / Country: Almaty, Kazakhstan
- ICAO Code: UAAA
- Coordinates: 43.3543°, 77.0428°
- Timezone: Asia/Almaty
- Elevation: 2234 ft
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