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Flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Detroit, about 17h 28m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 28m
Philadelphia to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey17h 28mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Detroit
Best ways to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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PHL Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Piedmont Airlines (1948-1989) · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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PHL Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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PHL Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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PHL San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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PHL London (LHR) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines
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
- 11,916 km7,400 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 28mestimate
- Time difference
- +13hShanghai vs Philadelphia
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- PHL, TTN → PVG, SHA
Flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Detroit and Seattle. 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 Philadelphia to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 28m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,916 km.
Where do you change planes between Philadelphia and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Detroit (DTW), Seattle (SEA) and San Francisco (SFO). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Philadelphia and Shanghai?
Philadelphia: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Philadelphia.
