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Flights from Mexico City to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Mexico City to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Vancouver, about 18h 39m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 38m
Mexico City to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey18h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Vancouver
Best ways to fly from Mexico City 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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MEX Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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MEX Vancouver (YVR) SHA
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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MEX Tokyo (NRT) SHA
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
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MEX San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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MEX Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Air Canada, Flair Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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
- 12,909 km8,016 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 38mestimate
- Time difference
- +14hShanghai vs Mexico City
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- MEX, NLU, TLC → PVG, SHA
Flights from Mexico City to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Vancouver and Tokyo. 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 Mexico City to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,909 km.
Where do you change planes between Mexico City and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Vancouver (YVR), Tokyo (NRT) and Dallas (DFW). Aeroméxico flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mexico City and Shanghai?
Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Mexico City.
