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Connecting route · Azerbaijan → China

Flights from Baku to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Baku to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Urumqi or Almaty, about 10h 26m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 26m
GYDSHAURC

Baku to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey10h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Urumqi or Almaty

Best ways to fly from Baku 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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BAK Urumqi (URC) SHA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 26m
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BAK Almaty (ALA) SHA
Leg 1: Air Astana, Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 28m
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BAK Novosibirsk (OVB) SHA
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines, S7 Airlines · Leg 2: S7 Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 10m
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BAK Manama (BAH) SHA
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines, Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 01m
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BAK Tashkent (TAS) SHA
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines, Centrum Air, FlyOne · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 29m
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BAK Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Azerbaijan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 45m
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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
6,362 km3,951 miles
Journey time
10h 26mestimate
Time difference
+4hShanghai vs Baku
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
GYD → PVG, SHA

Flights from Baku to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Baku to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Urumqi, Almaty and Novosibirsk. 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 Baku to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,362 km.
Where do you change planes between Baku and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Urumqi (URC), Almaty (ALA), Novosibirsk (OVB) and Manama (BAH). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Urumqi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baku and Shanghai?
Baku: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Baku and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Baku.

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