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Connecting route · Tanzania → China

Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Addis Ababa, about 15h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 32m
DARSHADXB

Dar Es Salaam to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey15h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Dar Es Salaam 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
DAR Dubai (DXB) SHA
Leg 1: Air Tanzania, Emirates, flydubai · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~15h 32m
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DAR Addis Ababa (ADD) SHA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 44m
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3
DAR Doha (DOH) SHA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 46m
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DAR Cairo (CAI) SHA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 13m
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DAR Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 19m
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DAR Guangzhou (CAN) SHA
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 51m
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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
9,670 km6,005 miles
Journey time
15h 32mestimate
Time difference
+5hShanghai vs Dar Es Salaam
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
DAR → PVG, SHA

Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Addis Ababa and Doha. 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 Dar Es Salaam to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,670 km.
Where do you change planes between Dar Es Salaam and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Cairo (CAI). Air Tanzania flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dar Es Salaam and Shanghai?
Dar Es Salaam: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Dar Es Salaam and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Dar Es Salaam.

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