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Flights from Papeete to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Papeete to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Auckland or Tokyo, about 19h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 17h 33m
PPTSHAAKL

Papeete to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey17h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Auckland or Tokyo

Best ways to fly from Papeete 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
PPT Auckland (AKL) SHA
Leg 1: Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui · Leg 2: Air New Zealand, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 20m
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PPT Tokyo (NRT) SHA
Leg 1: Air Tahiti Nui · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 33m
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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
10,909 km6,774 miles
Journey time
17h 33mestimate
Time difference
+18hShanghai vs Papeete
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
PPT → PVG, SHA

Flights from Papeete to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Papeete to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Auckland 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 Papeete to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,909 km.
Where do you change planes between Papeete and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Auckland (AKL) and Tokyo (NRT). Air New Zealand flies both legs via Auckland, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Papeete and Shanghai?
Papeete: Fa'a'ā International Airport (PPT). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Papeete and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 18 hours ahead of Papeete.

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