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Connecting route · Saudi Arabia → China

Flights from Jeddah to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Jeddah to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or New Delhi, about 12h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 38m
JEDSHADXB

Jeddah to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey12h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Jeddah 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
JED Dubai (DXB) SHA
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 41m
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JED New Delhi (DEL) SHA
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, Saudia · Leg 2: Air India, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 43m
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JED Almaty (ALA) SHA
Leg 1: Air Astana, Flynas, SCAT Airlines · Leg 2: Air Astana, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 58m
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4
JED Doha (DOH) SHA
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 40m
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JED Cairo (CAI) SHA
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, Alexandria Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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JED Manama (BAH) SHA
Leg 1: Gulf Air, Saudia · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 38m
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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
8,088 km5,023 miles
Journey time
12h 38mestimate
Time difference
+5hShanghai vs Jeddah
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
JED → PVG, SHA

Flights from Jeddah to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Jeddah to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, New Delhi and Almaty. 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 Jeddah to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Jeddah and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), New Delhi (DEL), Almaty (ALA) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Jeddah and Shanghai?
Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Jeddah and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours ahead of Jeddah.

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