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Connecting route · Senegal → China

Flights from Dakar to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Dakar to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Paris, about 19h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 09m
DSSSHAIST

Dakar to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey19h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Paris

Best ways to fly from Dakar 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
DKR Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 09m
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2
DKR Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France, Air Senegal · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 21m
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3
DKR Dubai (DXB) SHA
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~20h 02m
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4
DKR Addis Ababa (ADD) SHA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 09m
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DKR Brussels (BRU) SHA
Leg 1: Brussels Airlines, TUI fly Belgium · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~19h 22m
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DKR New York (JFK) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Same alliance ~25h 02m
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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
13,284 km8,249 miles
Journey time
19h 09mestimate
Time difference
+8hShanghai vs Dakar
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
DSS → PVG, SHA

Flights from Dakar to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dakar to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Paris and Dubai. 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 Dakar to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,284 km.
Where do you change planes between Dakar and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Paris (CDG), Dubai (DXB) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dakar and Shanghai?
Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Dakar and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of Dakar.

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