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Flights from Baltimore to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Baltimore to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Detroit or Los Angeles, about 17h 39m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 39m
Baltimore to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey17h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Detroit or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Baltimore 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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BWI Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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BWI Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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BWI San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United 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
- 11,954 km7,423 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 39mestimate
- Time difference
- +13hShanghai vs Baltimore
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- BWI → PVG, SHA
Flights from Baltimore to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Baltimore to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Detroit, Los Angeles and San Francisco. 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 Baltimore to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,954 km.
Where do you change planes between Baltimore and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Detroit (DTW), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Dallas (DFW). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Detroit, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Baltimore and Shanghai?
Baltimore: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Baltimore and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Baltimore.





