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Flights from Denver to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Denver to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 17h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 00m
Denver to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey16h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco
Best ways to fly from Denver to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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DEN Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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DEN San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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DEN Vancouver (YVR) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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DEN Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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DEN Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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DEN Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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
- 10,784 km6,697 miles
- Journey time
- 16h 00mestimate
- Time difference
- +15hShanghai vs Denver
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- DEN → PVG, SHA
Flights from Denver to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Denver to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Vancouver. 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 Denver to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,784 km.
Where do you change planes between Denver and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Vancouver (YVR) and Seattle (SEA). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Denver and Shanghai?
Denver: Denver International Airport (DEN). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Denver and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Denver.
