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Connecting route · Canada → China

Flights from Calgary to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Calgary to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Vancouver or San Francisco, about 14h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 38m
YYCSHAYVR

Calgary to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey14h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Calgary to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
YYC Vancouver (YVR) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 38m
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2
YYC San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: United Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 54m
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3
YYC Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 13m
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4
YYC Tokyo (NRT) SHA
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 41m
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5
YYC Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, WestJet, WestJet Encore · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 54m
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YYC Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: WestJet · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 57m
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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
9,376 km5,822 miles
Journey time
14h 38mestimate
Time difference
+15hShanghai vs Calgary
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
YYC → PVG, SHA

Flights from Calgary to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Calgary to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vancouver, San Francisco and Seoul. 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 Calgary to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,376 km.
Where do you change planes between Calgary and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR), San Francisco (SFO), Seoul (ICN) and Tokyo (NRT). Air Canada flies both legs via Vancouver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Calgary and Shanghai?
Calgary: Calgary International Airport (YYC). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Calgary and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Calgary.

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