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Flights from Canberra to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Canberra to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Melbourne or Sydney, about 14h 06m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 13h 38m
CBRSHAMEL

Canberra to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Melbourne or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Canberra 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
CBR Melbourne (MEL) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 06m
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CBR Sydney (SYD) SHA
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~13h 38m
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3
CBR Brisbane (BNE) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 50m
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CBR Adelaide (ADL) SHA
Leg 1: Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 10m
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CBR Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) SHA
Leg 1: Virgin Australia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 48m
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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
7,940 km4,931 miles
Journey time
13h 38mestimate
Time difference
-3hShanghai vs Canberra
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
CBR → PVG, SHA

Flights from Canberra to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Canberra to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Canberra to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,940 km.
Where do you change planes between Canberra and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Melbourne (MEL), Sydney (SYD), Brisbane (BNE) and Adelaide (ADL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Canberra and Shanghai?
Canberra: Canberra Airport (CBR). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Canberra and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 3 hours behind Canberra.

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