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Flights from Durban to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Durban to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 18h 51m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 51m
Durban to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey18h 51mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha
Best ways to fly from Durban 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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DUR Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish 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
- 11,709 km7,271 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 51mestimate
- Time difference
- +6hShanghai vs Durban
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- DUR → PVG, SHA
Flights from Durban to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Durban to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Durban to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,709 km.
Where do you change planes between Durban and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Durban and Shanghai?
Durban: King Shaka International Airport (DUR). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Durban and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Durban.
