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Connecting route · Cameroon → China

Flights from Douala to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Douala to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 17h 35m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 17h 35m
DLASHACAI

Douala to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey17h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Douala 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
DLA Cairo (CAI) SHA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~17h 35m
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2
DLA Addis Ababa (ADD) SHA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 36m
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3
DLA Casablanca (CMN) SHA
Leg 1: Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~22h 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
11,808 km7,333 miles
Journey time
17h 35mestimate
Time difference
+7hShanghai vs Douala
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
DLA → PVG, SHA

Flights from Douala to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Douala to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Addis Ababa and Casablanca. 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 Douala to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,808 km.
Where do you change planes between Douala and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Casablanca (CMN). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Douala and Shanghai?
Douala: Douala International Airport (DLA). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Douala and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Douala.

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