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Flights from Ankara to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Ankara to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Tehran, about 12h 59m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 39m
Ankara to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey12h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Tehran
Best ways to fly from Ankara 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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ANK 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
- 7,738 km4,805 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 39mestimate
- Time difference
- +5hShanghai vs Ankara
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- ESB → PVG, SHA
Flights from Ankara to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Tehran and Doha. 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 Ankara to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,738 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Tehran (IKA), Doha (DOH) and Almaty (ALA). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Shanghai?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Ankara.
