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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → China

Flights from Dammam to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Dammam to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kathmandu, about 11h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 09m
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Dammam to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey11h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kathmandu

Best ways to fly from Dammam 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
DMM Dubai (DXB) SHA
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~11h 17m
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DMM Kathmandu (KTM) SHA
Leg 1: Gulf Air, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 18m
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3
DMM Manama (BAH) SHA
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~11h 09m
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4
DMM Doha (DOH) SHA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 17m
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5
DMM Beijing (PKX) SHA
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China United Airlines
Same alliance ~11h 35m
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DMM Riyadh (RUH) SHA
Leg 1: Saudia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Same alliance ~12h 01m
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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
6,853 km4,256 miles
Journey time
11h 09mestimate
Time difference
+5hShanghai vs Dammam
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
DMM → PVG, SHA

Flights from Dammam to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dammam to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Kathmandu and Manama. 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 Dammam to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,853 km.
Where do you change planes between Dammam and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Kathmandu (KTM), Manama (BAH) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dammam and Shanghai?
Dammam: King Fahd International Airport (DMM). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Dammam and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Dammam.

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