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Flights from Gold Coast to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Gold Coast to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Sydney or Melbourne, about 14h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 11m
OOLSHASYD

Gold Coast to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey14h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Sydney or Melbourne

Best ways to fly from Gold Coast 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
OOL Sydney (SYD) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 11m
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2
OOL Melbourne (MEL) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 11m
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3
OOL Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 49m
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OOL Adelaide (ADL) SHA
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 57m
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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
7,406 km4,599 miles
Journey time
14h 11mestimate
Time difference
-2hShanghai vs Gold Coast
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
OOL → PVG, SHA

Flights from Gold Coast to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Gold Coast to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Sydney, Melbourne and Denpasar (Bali). Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Gold Coast to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,406 km.
Where do you change planes between Gold Coast and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Denpasar (Bali) (DPS) and Adelaide (ADL). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Gold Coast and Shanghai?
Gold Coast: Gold Coast Airport (OOL). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Gold Coast and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2 hours behind Gold Coast.

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