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Connecting route · Mozambique → China

Flights from Maputo to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Maputo to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 18h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 27m
MPMSHAADD

Maputo to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey18h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Maputo 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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MPM Addis Ababa (ADD) SHA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 27m
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MPM Doha (DOH) SHA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 33m
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MPM Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 51m
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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
11,370 km7,061 miles
Journey time
18h 27mestimate
Time difference
+6hShanghai vs Maputo
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
MPM → PVG, SHA

Flights from Maputo to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Maputo to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Maputo to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,370 km.
Where do you change planes between Maputo and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Maputo and Shanghai?
Maputo: Maputo Airport (MPM). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Maputo and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Maputo.

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