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SHP to SPF: distance & flight time
Qinhuangdao (Shanhaiguan Airport) → Spearfish-South Dakota (Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field)
6,006 mi
9,666 km · 5,219 nm
12h 15m
estimated nonstop flight time
-14h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
6,006 miles nonstop takes roughly 12h 15m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 14-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SHP — Shanhaiguan Airport · Qinhuangdao, China
- SPF — Black Hills Airport-Clyde Ice Field · Spearfish-South Dakota, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SHP
- BPE · Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport41 mi away
- XEN · Xingcheng Air Base66 mi away
- JNZ · Jinzhou Airport105 mi away
- CHG · Chaoyang Airport115 mi away
Near SPF
- RCA · Ellsworth Air Force Base41 mi away
- RAP · Rapid City Regional Airport47 mi away
- GCC · Gillette Campbell County Airport87 mi away
- CDR · Chadron Municipal Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SHP from SPF?
The flight distance from Qinhuangdao (SHP) to Spearfish-South Dakota (SPF) is 6,006 miles (9,666 km, 5,219 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SHP to SPF?
A nonstop flight takes about 12h 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 SHP to SPF?
Nonstop service on SHP–SPF 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 12h 15m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Qinhuangdao and Spearfish-South Dakota?
Spearfish-South Dakota is 14 hours behind Qinhuangdao.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SHP to SPF?
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Why are some SHP to SPF fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain SHP–SPF 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.