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Connecting route · Bangladesh → China

Flights from Dhaka to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Dhaka to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Guangzhou or Kunming, about 6h 53m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 6h 30m
DACSHACAN

Dhaka to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey6h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Guangzhou or Kunming

Best ways to fly from Dhaka 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
DAC Guangzhou (CAN) SHA
Leg 1: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, China Southern Airlines, US-Bangla Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 53m
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2
DAC Kunming (KMG) SHA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Lucky Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 30m
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3
DAC Kolkata (CCU) SHA
Leg 1: Air India Express, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~7h 05m
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DAC Kathmandu (KTM) SHA
Leg 1: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 45m
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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
3,161 km1,963 miles
Journey time
6h 30mestimate
Time difference
+2hShanghai vs Dhaka
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
DAC → PVG, SHA

Flights from Dhaka to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dhaka to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Guangzhou, Kunming and Kolkata. 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 Dhaka to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,161 km.
Where do you change planes between Dhaka and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Guangzhou (CAN), Kunming (KMG), Kolkata (CCU) and Kathmandu (KTM). Biman Bangladesh Airlines flies both legs via Guangzhou, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Dhaka and Shanghai?
Dhaka: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Dhaka and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours ahead of Dhaka.

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