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Flights from Accra to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Accra to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Dubai, about 18h 19m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 19m
Accra to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey18h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Accra to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ACC Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,602 km7,826 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 19mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hShanghai vs Accra
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- ACC → PVG, SHA
Flights from Accra to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Accra to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Dubai and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Accra to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,602 km.
Where do you change planes between Accra and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Accra and Shanghai?
Accra: Kotoka International Airport (ACC). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Accra and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of Accra.





