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Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an international airport serving Shanghai (Minhang) (Shanghai Municipality), China. Its IATA code is SHA and its ICAO code is ZSSS. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,400 m long.
- IATASHA
- ICAOZSSS
- This airport
- International airport
Airport facts
- IATA code
- SHA
- ICAO code
- ZSSS
- City
- Shanghai (Minhang)
- Region / province
- Shanghai Municipality
- Country / territory
- China
- Category
- Large airport
- Coordinates
- 31.1981° N, 121.3343° E
- Elevation
- 3 m (10 ft)
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai (UTC+08:00)estimated from location
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 3,400 m (11,154 ft)
Runways
Runway data as published by OurAirports. Lengths are given in metres and feet.
| Runway | Length | Surface |
|---|---|---|
| 18L/36R | 3,400 m11,154 ft | Asphalt |
| 18R/36L | 3,300 m10,826 ft | Concrete |
Distance and flight time to Vietnam
Great-circle distance to Vietnam’s three main international airports and an indicative direct flight time (about 800 km/h plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing). Real air cargo routings often include a transit hub and take longer.
Da Nang (DAD)
2,148 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 10 min
Hanoi (HAN)
1,902 km
Direct flight: ≈ 2 h 55 min
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
2,724 km
Direct flight: ≈ 3 h 55 min
Radio frequencies
Published frequencies for reference only — not for navigation.
| Service | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Approach APP | 119.750 MHz |
| Approach APP | 120.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 121.300 MHz |
| Approach APP | 123.800 MHz |
| ATIS | 132.250 MHz |
| Clearance delivery CLD | 121.750 MHz |
| Ground GND | 121.600 MHz |
| Tower TWR | 118.100 MHz |
Air freight to and from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Global Logistic Group arranges air cargo between Vietnam and Shanghai (Minhang) through airline and partner networks. Typical services include:
- Export and import air freight, consolidated or direct, with booking on scheduled passenger and freighter flights
- Pick-up, packing, labelling and documentation, including air waybills (AWB) and certificates of origin
- Customs clearance in Vietnam and coordination with partners at destination
- Special cargo on request, such as dangerous goods, perishables or temperature-sensitive shipments, subject to airline acceptance
- Door-to-door delivery and combined sea–air or road–air solutions
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.
Nearby international airports in China
| Airport | IATA | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Pudong International Airport | PVG | 45 km |
| Sunan Shuofang International Airport | WUX | 92 km |
| Nantong Xingdong International Airport | NTG | 103 km |
| Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport | HGH | 138 km |
| Ningbo Lishe International Airport | NGB | 153 km |
| Changzhou Benniu International Airport | CZX | 168 km |
Frequently asked questions
What are the airport codes of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
The IATA code of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is SHA and its ICAO code is ZSSS. Use the IATA code on air waybills and cargo bookings.
Where is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport located?
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is in Shanghai (Minhang), Shanghai Municipality, China, at coordinates 31.1981° N, 121.3343° E and an elevation of 3 m (10 ft).
How far is Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) is about 2,724 km, to Hanoi (HAN) about 1,902 km and to Da Nang (DAD) about 2,148 km. An indicative direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City takes ≈ 3 h 55 min.
How long is the runway at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
The longest runway at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 3,400 m (11,154 ft) long, with a asphalt surface. The airport has 2 runways in the source data.
Can Global Logistic Group ship cargo to or from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport?
Yes. GLG arranges air freight between Vietnam and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) through airline and partner networks, including pick-up, documentation, customs clearance and delivery. Send us your cargo details for a quote and routing options.
Air Freight
Services, capacity and transit times depend on the airport, airline and cargo. We confirm them with each quotation.