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Flights from Portland to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Portland to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Seattle or Los Angeles, about 14h 15m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 14h 15m
Portland to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey14h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Portland 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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PDX Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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PDX Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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PDX San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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PDX Vancouver (YVR) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Air Canada Jazz · Leg 2: Air Canada, 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
- 9,315 km5,785 miles
- Journey time
- 14h 15mestimate
- Time difference
- +16hShanghai vs Portland
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- PDX → PVG, SHA
Flights from Portland to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Portland to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle, Los Angeles and San Francisco. 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 Portland to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,315 km.
Where do you change planes between Portland and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO) and Vancouver (YVR). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seattle, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Portland and Shanghai?
Portland: Portland International Airport (PDX). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Portland and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Portland.





