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Flights from Boston to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Boston to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Tokyo, about 17h 14m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 14m
Boston to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey17h 14mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Tokyo
Best ways to fly from Boston 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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BOS Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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BOS Tokyo (NRT) SHA
Leg 1: Japan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
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BOS Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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BOS Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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BOS Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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BOS Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, KLM · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
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
- 11,733 km7,286 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 14mestimate
- Time difference
- +13hShanghai vs Boston
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- BOS, PSM → PVG, SHA
Flights from Boston to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Boston to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Tokyo and Beijing. 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 Boston to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 14m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,733 km.
Where do you change planes between Boston and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Tokyo (NRT), Beijing (PEK) and Toronto (YYZ). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Boston and Shanghai?
Boston: Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Boston and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Boston.
