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Connecting route · Tonga → China

Flights from Nuku'alofa to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Nuku'alofa to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Sydney, about 16h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 43m
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Nuku'alofa to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey16h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Sydney

Best ways to fly from Nuku'alofa 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
TBU Auckland (AKL) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 43m
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TBU Sydney (SYD) SHA
Leg 1: Qantas · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Self-transfer likely ~17h 49m
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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
8,924 km5,542 miles
Journey time
16h 43mestimate
Time difference
-5hShanghai vs Nuku'alofa
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
TBU → PVG, SHA

Flights from Nuku'alofa to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nuku'alofa to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland and Sydney. 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 Nuku'alofa to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,924 km.
Where do you change planes between Nuku'alofa and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL) and Sydney (SYD). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nuku'alofa and Shanghai?
Nuku'alofa: Fua'amotu International Airport (TBU). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Nuku'alofa and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 5 hours behind Nuku'alofa.

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