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Flights from Ottawa to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Ottawa to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Vancouver, about 17h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 17h 13m
YOWSHAYYZ

Ottawa to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey17h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Vancouver

Best ways to fly from Ottawa 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
YOW Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 13m
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YOW Vancouver (YVR) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 12m
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3
YOW Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 10m
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YOW London (LHR) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 44m
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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
11,318 km7,028 miles
Journey time
17h 13mestimate
Time difference
+13hShanghai vs Ottawa
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
YOW → PVG, SHA

Flights from Ottawa to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ottawa to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Vancouver and Paris. 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 Ottawa to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,318 km.
Where do you change planes between Ottawa and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Vancouver (YVR), Paris (CDG) and London (LHR). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ottawa and Shanghai?
Ottawa: Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Ottawa.

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