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Flights from Mumbai to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Mumbai to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Hanoi or Bangkok, about 9h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 52m
BOMSHAHAN

Mumbai to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey8h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hanoi or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Mumbai 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
BOM Hanoi (HAN) SHA
Leg 1: Akasa Air, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 13m
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2
BOM Bangkok (BKK) SHA
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, Thai Airways · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 54m
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3
BOM Kolkata (CCU) SHA
Leg 1: Air India, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~8h 52m
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4
BOM New Delhi (DEL) SHA
Leg 1: Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Air India, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 17m
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5
BOM Hong Kong (HKG) SHA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 21m
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BOM Taipei (TPE) SHA
Leg 1: China Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 36m
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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
5,032 km3,125 miles
Journey time
8h 52mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hShanghai vs Mumbai
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
BOM, NMI → PVG, SHA

Flights from Mumbai to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mumbai to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hanoi, Bangkok and Kolkata. 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 Mumbai to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,032 km.
Where do you change planes between Mumbai and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Hanoi (HAN), Bangkok (BKK), Kolkata (CCU) and New Delhi (DEL). Akasa Air flies both legs via Hanoi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mumbai and Shanghai?
Mumbai: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMI). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Mumbai and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 2.5 hours ahead of Mumbai.

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