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Connecting route · Democratic Republic of the Congo → China

Flights from Kinshasa to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Kinshasa to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 18h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 16m
FIHSHACAI

Kinshasa to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey17h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Kinshasa 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
FIH Cairo (CAI) SHA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 13m
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2
FIH Addis Ababa (ADD) SHA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 16m
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3
FIH Doha (DOH) SHA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 23m
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4
FIH Brussels (BRU) SHA
Leg 1: Air Congo, Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines, Juneyao Air
Same alliance ~21h 35m
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FIH Casablanca (CMN) SHA
Leg 1: Royal Air Maroc · Leg 2: Shanghai Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~23h 26m
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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
11,803 km7,330 miles
Journey time
17h 16mestimate
Time difference
+7hShanghai vs Kinshasa
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
FIH → PVG, SHA

Flights from Kinshasa to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kinshasa to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Addis Ababa and Doha. 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 Kinshasa to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,803 km.
Where do you change planes between Kinshasa and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Brussels (BRU). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kinshasa and Shanghai?
Kinshasa: Ndjili International Airport (FIH). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Kinshasa and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Kinshasa.

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