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Flights from Halifax to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Halifax to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Vancouver, about 18h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 22m
YHZSHAYYZ

Halifax to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey18h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Halifax 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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YHZ Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Flair Airlines, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 22m
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YHZ Vancouver (YVR) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, WestJet, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 18m
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3
YHZ Amsterdam (AMS) SHA
Leg 1: WestJet, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, KLM
Same alliance ~19h 45m
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4
YHZ New York (JFK) SHA
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 32m
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5
YHZ Brussels (BRU) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~19h 57m
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YHZ Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Discover Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~21h 07m
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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
11,562 km7,180 miles
Journey time
18h 22mestimate
Time difference
+12hShanghai vs Halifax
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
YHZ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Halifax to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Halifax to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Vancouver and Amsterdam. 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 Halifax to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,562 km.
Where do you change planes between Halifax and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Amsterdam (AMS) and New York (JFK). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Halifax and Shanghai?
Halifax: Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Halifax and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Halifax.

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