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Flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 19h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 18m
INDSHALAX

Indianapolis to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey18h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Indianapolis 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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IND Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 09m
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IND San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 45m
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3
IND Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 48m
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IND Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 39m
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IND Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: Republic Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 18m
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IND Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 44m
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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
11,621 km7,217 miles
Journey time
18h 18mestimate
Time difference
+13hShanghai vs Indianapolis
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
IND → PVG, SHA

Flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Indianapolis to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Dallas. 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 Indianapolis to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,621 km.
Where do you change planes between Indianapolis and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW) and Toronto (YYZ). American Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Indianapolis and Shanghai?
Indianapolis: Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Indianapolis and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Indianapolis.

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