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FCA to SHP: distance & flight time
Kalispell (Glacier Park International Airport) → Qinhuangdao (Shanhaiguan Airport)
5,502 mi
8,855 km · 4,781 nm
11h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
+14h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
5,502 miles nonstop takes roughly 11h 15m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- FCA — Glacier Park International Airport · Kalispell, United States
- SHP — Shanhaiguan Airport · Qinhuangdao, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near FCA
- WPC · Pincher Creek Airport84 mi away
- CTB · Cut Bank International Airport89 mi away
- MSO · Missoula International Airport97 mi away
- YQL · Lethbridge County Airport113 mi away
Near SHP
- BPE · Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport41 mi away
- XEN · Xingcheng Air Base66 mi away
- JNZ · Jinzhou Airport105 mi away
- CHG · Chaoyang Airport115 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is FCA from SHP?
The flight distance from Kalispell (FCA) to Qinhuangdao (SHP) is 5,502 miles (8,855 km, 4,781 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from FCA to SHP?
A nonstop flight takes about 11h 15m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from FCA to SHP?
Nonstop service on FCA–SHP depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 11h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kalispell and Qinhuangdao?
Qinhuangdao is 14 hours ahead of Kalispell.
What is the cheapest way to fly from FCA to SHP?
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Why are some FCA to SHP fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain FCA–SHP tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.