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Flights from Omaha to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Omaha to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Dallas, about 17h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 17h 44m
OMASHASFO

Omaha to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey17h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Omaha 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
OMA San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 44m
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2
OMA Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 27m
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3
OMA Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 11m
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4
OMA Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 44m
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5
OMA Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 08m
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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
11,088 km6,886 miles
Journey time
17h 44mestimate
Time difference
+14hShanghai vs Omaha
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
OMA → PVG, SHA

Flights from Omaha to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Omaha to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Dallas and Los Angeles. 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 Omaha to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Omaha and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW), Los Angeles (LAX) and Seattle (SEA). United Airlines flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Omaha and Shanghai?
Omaha: Eppley Airfield (OMA). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Omaha and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Omaha.

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